Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues
Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues by Benjamin Franklin is a pocket-sized hardcover edition published by Applewood Books on September 27, 2016. This 32-page work presents the thirteen moral virtues that Franklin outlined in his memoirs, originally published posthumously in 1791. The book details Franklin’s ambitious endeavor to achieve personal perfection through the cultivation of these virtues, which he aimed to develop through consistent practice and habit.
Readers will find a clear presentation of Franklin’s moral framework, which serves as a guide for living a principled life. This edition includes a chart that Franklin used to monitor his progress, offering insight into his methodical approach to self-improvement. The book touches on themes of inspiration and personal growth, making it a relevant resource for those interested in historical perspectives on morality and character development.
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Discover Benjamin Franklin’s Blueprint for Living a Moral Life
This pocket-sized hardcover edition contains all thirteen moral virtues as Benjamin Franklin wrote them in his memoirs, first posthumously published in 1791. In the heart of this larger work, today known as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, he writes of the bold and arduous project of arriving at perfection that he set for himself as a young man. In this task of perfection, young Franklin prepared a catalog of thirteen necessary or desirable virtues that he might strive to acquire by means of habit and daily practice. This edition also includes a chart that Franklin used to track his personal progress.
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