The art of virtue : Ben Franklin's formula for successful living
(Book)
Published
New York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2018, ©2012.
Edition
First paperback edition.
ISBN
1510728058, 9781510728059
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) ; 21 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Newton - 3rd Floor | BIO FRANKLIN, B. .FR 2018 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Skyhorse Publishing, 2018, ©2012.
Format
Book
Edition
First paperback edition.
Language
English
ISBN
1510728058, 9781510728059
Notes
Description
Advice on living a virtuous life, from one of America's Founding Fathers. Benjamin Franklin once wrote that he had "conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection [and] wished to live without committing any fault at any time", "to conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into." Although he was never able to finish this project completely, Benjamin Franklin was able to lay down the beginnings of this work in his later writings. Collected here for the first time are essays by Benjamin Franklin on living a virtuous life. Starting with Franklin's essay "Art of Virtue," read on to find out his thoughts on justice, moderation, chastity, and more. An easy-to-read guide to living your life with as much virtue as possible, the way Benjamin Franklin envisioned it could be
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Franklin, B. (20182012). The art of virtue: Ben Franklin's formula for successful living (First paperback edition.). Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. 20182012. The Art of Virtue: Ben Franklin's Formula for Successful Living. Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. The Art of Virtue: Ben Franklin's Formula for Successful Living Skyhorse Publishing, 20182012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Franklin, Benjamin. The Art of Virtue: Ben Franklin's Formula for Successful Living First paperback edition., Skyhorse Publishing, 20182012.
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