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The political philosophy of Benjamin Franklin

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
Print Book, English, 2007
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 2007
Biography
xi, 277 pages ; 23 cm.
9780801879319, 9780801886669, 0801879310, 080188666X
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The economic basis of liberty
The virtuous citizen
Philanthropy and civil associations
Thoughts on government
The ultimate questions