The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin

The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 080188666X
ISBN-13 : 9780801886669
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Book Synopsis The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin by : Lorraine Smith Pangle

Download or read book The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin 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. 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.


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