Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces

This collection, 'Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces,' showcases the diverse intellectual pursuits of Benjamin Franklin. Published in 1779, it provides invaluable insight into the political climate surrounding the American Revolution. The pieces are arranged under specific headings-General Politics (G. P.), American Politics Before the Troubles (A. B. T.), and American Politics During the Troubles (A. D. T.)-allowing readers to easily navigate Franklin’s thoughts on governance, diplomacy, and the burgeoning American identity. The writings encompass a range of topics, reflecting Franklin’s profound engagement with both practical politics and philosophical inquiry. His observations on liberty, self-governance, and the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain remain remarkably relevant, offering a window into the foundational ideas that shaped the United States. This volume serves as a crucial primary source for scholars and anyone interested in the intellectual currents of the late 18th century and the life and work of one of America’s most important figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.