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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824740103321

Autore

Pangle Lorraine Smith

Titolo

The political philosophy of Benjamin Franklin / / Lorraine Smith Pangle

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Baltimore, : Johns Hopkins University, 2007

ISBN

0-8018-9616-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (292 p.)

Collana

The political philosophy of the American founders

Disciplina

320.092

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263) and index.

Nota di contenuto

The economic basis of liberty -- The virtuous citizen -- Philanthropy and civil associations -- Thoughts on government -- The ultimate questions.

Sommario/riassunto

This concise introduction reflects Franklin's valuable insight into political issues that continue to be relevant today.