Benjamin Franklin The Great American

Shaking the (Benjamin Franklin) Foundation of Faith

Date August 23, 2008

Shaking the Foundation of Faith
Science, religion and the Cape Ann earthquake of 1755.
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The Great Seduction
The most rampant decadence today is financial decadence, the trampling of decent norms about how to use and harness money.
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Russian Princess Stands With Franklin as Comrade of the Enlightenment
Ekaterina Dashkova, a Russian princess, was the first woman in the world to head a national academy of sciences. It is a rarity to this day.
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Nonfiction Chronicle
New books by Philip Dray, Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels, John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger, Brian Murphy and Jesse Helms.
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Knowing a Man (Ben Franklin), but Not Melons
Benjamin Franklin is celebrated for being both a pragmatist and visionary in two new shows in Philadelphia and Washington.
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Of Cannon Fire and Daylight Saving Time
Conserving energy has always been the object of daylight saving time, but a recent study indicates that it may increase residential electricity demand.
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Looking for Liberty
The Declaration of Independence is a national treasure but like many treasures, the quest it inspires may be more rewarding than the illusion of possession.
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