Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin and the World of the Enlightenment Course Syllabus

August 1, 2007 meeting of Professor Bruce Thompson's course on Benjamin Franklin that examines the complexity of Franklin's personality and the diversity of his achievements.

5. Politician, Diplomat, Statesman (August 1, 2007)

July 25, 2007 meeting of Professor Bruce Thompson's course on Benjamin Franklin that examines the complexity of Franklin's personality and the diversity of his achievements.

4. Breaking with Britain (July 25, 2007)

July 18, 2007 meeting of Professor Bruce Thompson's course on Benjamin Franklin that examines the complexity of Franklin's personality and the diversity of his achievements.

3. Scientist (July 18, 2007)

July 11, 2007 meeting of Professor Bruce Thompson's course on Benjamin Franklin that examines the complexity of Franklin's personality and the diversity of his achievements.

2. Printer, Journalist, Citizen (July 11, 2007)

June 27, 2007 meeting of Professor Bruce Thompson's course on Benjamin Franklin that examines the complexity of Franklin's personality and the diversity of his achievements.

1. Pursuit of Happiness (June 27, 2007)

Ben Franklin and the World of the Enlightenment

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