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Title: The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Papers on American subjects before the revolutionary troubles -- Papers on American subjects during the revolutionary troubles -- Papers, descriptive of America, or relating to that country, written subsequent to the revolution -- Papers on moral subjects and the economy of life -- Appendix: no. I. Containing papers proper for insertion, but omitted in the preceding volumes -- No. II. Containing letters by several eminent persons, illustrative of Dr. Franklin's manners and character.

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Summary: "The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin" is a philosophical and political compilation written in the early 19th century. This extensive collection is a treasure trove of Franklin's thoughts and writings, particularly focusing on his ideas about governance, civic responsibility, and the nature of human society. Given Franklin's role as a key figure in American history, the work delves into the critical political matters leading up to the American Revolution and beyond, highlighting the evolution of thought during a pivotal period in history. At the start of the compilation, the reader is introduced to the "Albany Papers," which outline Franklin's proposal for a union among the American colonies during a time when unity was essential for defense against external threats, particularly from the French. Franklin reflects on the difficulties faced by the colonies due to their disjointedness and advocates for a collaborative approach to governance that includes establishing a Grand Council. He presents arguments against partial unions and emphasizes the necessity for a robust central authority to facilitate cooperation and mutual defense among the colonies, providing a clear glimpse into the political landscape and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

EBook No.: 48138

Published: Feb 2, 2015

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources

Subject: Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Electricity -- Early works to 1850

Subject: Physics -- Early works to 1800

Subject: United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Sources

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:06:14Z The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]

This edition has images.

Title: The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Papers on American subjects before the revolutionary troubles -- Papers on American subjects during the revolutionary troubles -- Papers, descriptive of America, or relating to that country, written subsequent to the revolution -- Papers on moral subjects and the economy of life -- Appendix: no. I. Containing papers proper for insertion, but omitted in the preceding volumes -- No. II. Containing letters by several eminent persons, illustrative of Dr. Franklin's manners and character.

Credits: Produced by Steven Gibbs, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin" is a philosophical and political compilation written in the early 19th century. This extensive collection is a treasure trove of Franklin's thoughts and writings, particularly focusing on his ideas about governance, civic responsibility, and the nature of human society. Given Franklin's role as a key figure in American history, the work delves into the critical political matters leading up to the American Revolution and beyond, highlighting the evolution of thought during a pivotal period in history. At the start of the compilation, the reader is introduced to the "Albany Papers," which outline Franklin's proposal for a union among the American colonies during a time when unity was essential for defense against external threats, particularly from the French. Franklin reflects on the difficulties faced by the colonies due to their disjointedness and advocates for a collaborative approach to governance that includes establishing a Grand Council. He presents arguments against partial unions and emphasizes the necessity for a robust central authority to facilitate cooperation and mutual defense among the colonies, providing a clear glimpse into the political landscape and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

EBook No.: 48138

Published: Feb 2, 2015

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources

Subject: Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Electricity -- Early works to 1850

Subject: Physics -- Early works to 1800

Subject: United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Sources

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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