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The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin
Lorraine Smith Pangle
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Description for The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin
Paperback. This concise introduction reflects Franklin's valuable insight into political issues that continue to be relevant today. Series: The Political Philosophy of the American Founders. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. He invented the wood-burning stove and the lightning rod, he wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and The Way to Wealth, and he traveled the world as a diplomat. But it was in politics that Franklin made his greatest impact. 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 ... Read more
The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. He invented the wood-burning stove and the lightning rod, he wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and The Way to Wealth, and he traveled the world as a diplomat. But it was in politics that Franklin made his greatest impact. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
The Political Philosophy of the American Founders
Condition
New
Weight
358g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801886669
SKU
V9780801886669
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About Lorraine Smith Pangle
Lorraine Smith Pangle is an associate professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Aristotle and the Philosophy of Friendship and The Learning of Liberty: The Educational Ideas of the American Founders.
Reviews for The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin
This insightful and elegantly written book is a joy to read and highly recommended.
Choice
A learned, wise, and well-written account... for giving readers one of the very finest introductions to this remarkable American's thought, we must thank Lorraine Pangle.
Ralph Ketcham
Claremont Review of Books
Smith Pangle... Brings an impressive knowledge of philosophy and ... Read more
Choice
A learned, wise, and well-written account... for giving readers one of the very finest introductions to this remarkable American's thought, we must thank Lorraine Pangle.
Ralph Ketcham
Claremont Review of Books
Smith Pangle... Brings an impressive knowledge of philosophy and ... Read more