From the maxims of Poor Richard's Almanac to the irreverent humor of his Autobiography, Franklin's writings display his distaste for aristocracy and belief in the power of the middle class, both of which differentiated his outlook from that of many of his contemporaries.
With author Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Instituteīenjamin Franklin (1706-1790) is perhaps the Founding Father best known for a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach to political philosophy and to the construction of the American republic. Careers, Fellowships, and Internships Open/CloseĪ Book Launch with author Walter Isaacson.Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition.Science and Technology Innovation Program.Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative.The Middle East and North Africa Workforce Development Initiative.Kissinger Institute on China and the United States.Nuclear Proliferation International History Project.North Korea International Documentation Project.Environmental Change and Security Program.Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy.
