The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin
Download or Read eBook The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin PDF written by Lorraine Smith Pangle and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Lorraine Smith Pangle |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2007-09-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 080188666X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780801886669 |
Rating | : 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin by : Lorraine Smith Pangle
Book excerpt: Franklin's political writings are full of fascinating reflections on human nature, on the character of good leadership, and on why government is such a messy and problematic business. Drawing together threads in Franklin's writings, Lorraine Smith Pangle illuminates his thoughts on citizenship, federalism, constitutional government, the role of civil associations, and religious freedom.