ABOUT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
He was born in Boston, Massachussets, in 1706.
What is the title of the book that includes 'Moral Perfection'?
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
What was Franklin’s main objective in the story?
To achieve moral perfection.
What is the first virtue on Franklin’s list?
Temperance.
At what age did Franklin stop going to school?
He stopped going to school at the age of 10.
How many parts is the book divided into?
The book is divided into four parts.
How many virtues did Franklin create to reach his goal?
13 virtues.
Which virtue focuses on speaking only when necessary and avoiding gossip?
Silence.
What significant role did he play during the American Revolutionary War?
He acted as an ambassador, obtaining help from France.
When was the book first published in French?
It was published one year after his death.
Why did Franklin decide to focus on one virtue at a time?
He believed conquering one would make the next one easier to achieve.
Which virtue emphasizes productivity and hard work?
Industry.
What were the names of the publications he owned?
The Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard’s Almanack.
Which intellectual movement influenced Franklin's ideas in the text?
The Enlightenment.
Which virtue did Franklin find the most difficult to master?
Order.
Why did Franklin add 'Humility' to his list of virtues?
A friend pointed out that he seemed insolent in debates, so he added it to improve his demeanor.
Which experiment is Franklin best known for?
He is best known for the “lightning” experiment.
Which philosophers influenced Franklin’s approach to moral perfection?
Socrates and Pythagoras.
Did Franklin achieve moral perfection? Why or why not?
No, he did not achieve moral perfection because he struggled with maintaining Order.
What is the purpose of the virtue 'Humility' according to Franklin?
To follow the example of figures like Jesus and Socrates.