The Age of Reason · Character
Benjamin Franklin
American founding father and inventor, mentioned by Paine.
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Also known as Franklin
First appearance: the age of reason
Benjamin Franklin shows up with force in Editor's Introduction. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Collaborator of Paine; mentioned as one of the educated men who estimated Paine's ability.
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In Editor's Introduction: Collaborator of Paine; mentioned as one of the educated men who estimated Paine's ability. Later, in XII: The Effects of Christianism on Education; Proposed Reforms: Hypothetically mentioned…
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- Editor's Introduction
- XII: The Effects of Christianism on Education; Proposed Reforms
- I: The Old Testament
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