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To see Franklin's particular contribution to America , therefore , we must try to understand how being a good scientist and being a good neighbor , friend and citizen were but different aspects of a single fundamental quality of mind .
To see Franklin's particular contribution to America , therefore , we must try to understand how being a good scientist and being a good neighbor , friend and citizen were but different aspects of a single fundamental quality of mind .
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My 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 ...
My 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 ...
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The combination of self - interest , mutual improvement , civic responsibility and curiosity about the external world made the Junto a mirror of the mind of Benjamin Franklin : at once philosopher , scientist , businessman and citizen .
The combination of self - interest , mutual improvement , civic responsibility and curiosity about the external world made the Junto a mirror of the mind of Benjamin Franklin : at once philosopher , scientist , businessman and citizen .
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 27 |
THE LESSONS OF EXPERIENCE | 68 |
SELFIMPROVEMENT AND MUTUAL | 112 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American Tradition Makers of the American tradition series |
| Author | I. Bernard Cohen |
| Publisher | Bobbs-Merrill, 1953 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 21 Aug 2006 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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