Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American TraditionBobbs-Merrill, 1953 - 320 pages |
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Page 51
... mind . Empiricism is a philosophy which is of the eighteenth century and may be studied in Locke , whom Franklin respected , and Hume , whom Franklin knew and admired . One of its major tenets was the theory of how ideas origi- nate in ...
... mind . Empiricism is a philosophy which is of the eighteenth century and may be studied in Locke , whom Franklin respected , and Hume , whom Franklin knew and admired . One of its major tenets was the theory of how ideas origi- nate in ...
Page 99
... mind having been much more improved by reading than Keimer's , I suppose it was for that reason my conversation seemed to be more valued . They had me to their houses , introduced me to their friends and showed me much civility , while ...
... mind having been much more improved by reading than Keimer's , I suppose it was for that reason my conversation seemed to be more valued . They had me to their houses , introduced me to their friends and showed me much civility , while ...
Page 149
... mind of Benjamin Franklin : at once philosopher , scientist , businessman and citizen . The Junto fed his mind , increased his business and brought him political power ; and he in return educated the Junto- the first example of adult ...
... mind of Benjamin Franklin : at once philosopher , scientist , businessman and citizen . The Junto fed his mind , increased his business and brought him political power ; and he in return educated the Junto- the first example of adult ...
Contents
SELFIMPROVEMENT AND MUTUAL | 112 |
IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY | 164 |
INVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE | 189 |
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