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| Author | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| Title | The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 2 [of 3] |
| Contents | Letters and papers on philosophical subjects -- Papers on subjects of general politics. |
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| Summary | "The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin" is a comprehensive collection of writings by Benjamin Franklin, most likely compiled in the early 19th century. This multi-volume set encompasses a wide range of topics, including philosophical musings, political writings, and moral reflections. With letters, papers on various scientific subjects, and philosophical arguments, the work seeks to present Franklin's significant contributions to Enlightenment thought and American political philosophy. The opening of this work includes a transcriber’s note and details indicating that it is the second volume of a three-volume set. It presents Franklin’s approach to scientific inquiry, showcasing his methods of observation and explanation regarding meteorological phenomena, including air and water interactions. The text specifically includes discussions of concepts like air pressure, the behavior of water, and the nature of whirlwinds and water-spouts, revealing Franklin's penchant for meticulous observation and logical reasoning during a time when scientific understanding was rapidly evolving. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48137 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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