One thing I respect greatly about Franklin is his conviction that virtues are good because they are practical. People hold on to various virtues for a whole variety of reasons, but arguing about which virtues are most important on a theoretical level is difficult for people with different cultures, traditions, values, religions, experiences etc. His approach (an approach that I share, very strongly) is definitely a product of the Enlightenment emphasis on reason and experimentation. Also, tangible results tend to encourage action more effectively than otherworldly promises.
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