Franklin ranked his virtues in the order he did because he believed that temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility would lead to a well-balanced and virtuous life. He thought that focusing on these virtues in a particular order would gradually lead to improvement in all areas of life.
The 14 moral virtues, according to Benjamin Franklin, are temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, humility, and charity. Franklin believed that practicing these virtues would lead to personal improvement and moral development.
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In "The Autobiography," Benjamin Franklin practiced his virtues through a systematic approach where he focused on one virtue each week. He kept a chart to track his progress and reflect on his behavior daily. By committing to improving one virtue at a time, he was able to strengthen his character and lead a more virtuous life.
Ethical virtues or cardinal virtues.
Cardinal virtues.
the idea that the mastery of one virtue facilitates the next.
He believes some virtues are more important then others
He believes some virtues are more important then others
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When Benjamin Franklin talks about acquiring the habitué of virtues in his autobiography, he means developing the consistent practice or routine of virtuous behaviors until they become part of his natural character. By intentionally focusing on embodying virtues such as temperance, order, and industry, he aimed to make these qualities intrinsic to his daily life rather than just occasional acts.
He Spent a day on each virtue-NovaNet
he thinks it will help him accomplish his goals better
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Most lists rank him third after Lincoln and Washington. Others rank him even higher.
Moral perfection is outlined in the writing contained in his Autobiography, in which Franklin seeks to attain his own moral perfection by mastering the thirteen virtues he deemed most prudent and important. These virtues include temperance, industry, and chastity. More information on the thirteen virtues and achieving Franklin's moral perfection can be found in the related links.