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The Ethical Revolution: Civics and Virtue in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. by Frank Casale, Ph.D. Objectives Educational Objectives: 1. Students will understand how central civics, ethics, and virtues were to the revolutionary period and how those three elements are reflected and discussed in Franklin's Autobiography. 2. Students will understand the concepts of civic virtue and personal virtue during the revolutionary period and be able to discuss Franklin's presentation of the two types of virtue in his writings. 3. Students will understand the role of civics and virtue in forming a democratic and republican government and community, and reflect on the ethical nature of living in a democracy/republic. Students will also be able to discuss Franklin's idea of a good citizen. 4. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between a republican and an aristocratic basis for society and government.

The Ethical Revolution: Civics and Virtue in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

by Frank Casale, Ph.D.

Objectives

Educational Objectives:

1. Students will understand how central civics, ethics, and virtues were to the revolutionary period and how those three elements are reflected and discussed in Franklin's Autobiography.

2. Students will understand the concepts of civic virtue and personal virtue during the revolutionary period and be able to discuss Franklin's presentation of the two types of virtue in his writings.

3. Students will understand the role of civics and virtue in forming a democratic and republican government and community, and reflect on the ethical nature of living in a democracy/republic. Students will also be able to discuss Franklin's idea of a good citizen.

4. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between a republican and an aristocratic basis for society and government.