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Autobiography

Book • 1791

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a seminal work that spans several decades of Franklin's life, from his childhood in Boston to his later years as a respected statesman and scientist.

The autobiography is divided into four parts, each written during different periods of his life.

It covers his apprenticeship to his brother James, his early career as a printer and publisher, his experiments with electricity, and his civic and political involvements.

The work is notable for its insights into Franklin's personal life, his pursuit of moral perfection, and his contributions to American history and culture.

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Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by Niall Ferguson when discussing the purpose of history and its proper application.

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#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

as a key source for the episode.

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Lights, Camera, Tax Break

Mentioned by

John Siracusa

in relation to Bono's autobiography.

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628: There’s a Certain Smell

Mentioned by Christopher Spann as a book that shares how Frederick Douglass learned to read.

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The First Department of Education

Mentioned by

Catherine Fletcher

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Melvyn Bragg

in relation to his eyewitness account of the Sack of Rome.

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The Sack of Rome 1527

Mentioned by

Erik Hoel

as an example of a person who was homeschooled and achieved great success.

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Does Parenting Make You a Better Person? (with Erik Hoel)

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

in the introduction, highlighting his midlife crisis at age 20 and how art and poetry helped him.

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Kieran Setiya on Midlife

Mentioned by

Chris Brennan

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Nick Dagan Best

while discussing the importance of Venus retrogrades in the lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler.

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Time Twins in Astrology: Adolf Hitler and Charlie Chaplin

Recommended by

Spriha Tucker

, who encourages people to read it to get insights into his interdisciplinary approach.

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Spriha Tucker

Mentioned to illustrate an early instance of aversion to modernity, setting the stage for discussing modern cultural trends.

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Why the West Turned on Itself | Maarten Boudry | Ep. 63

Mentioned by Niall Ferguson as the most profound philosopher of history, for his insights on the historical act.

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Niall Ferguson on Why We Study History

Mentioned by

Dirk Moses

in the context of Primo Levi's reception in the English-speaking world.

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Primo Levi Reads Dante: The role of literature in our world

Mentioned by

Adam Fleming

, referencing Clinton's account of the handshake between Rabin and Arafat.

Old Newscast: The Oslo Accords, 1993 (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

as the author of the autobiography, which was a key source for the episode.

Presenting Cautionary Tales | Lights, Camera, Tax Break

Mentioned by

O. Henry

as a book that provides insights into Mill's personal life and intellectual journey.

Tyler Cowen: reading John Stuart Mill

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as an example of someone who prioritized deep work over constant busyness.

Delivering High Value Work & Doing Fewer Things - Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

Mentioned by

David Runciman

as an author whose autobiography he read for the first time.

Exploring the History of Ideas, with David Runciman

Mentioned by

Rabbi David Wolpe

in the context of his father giving him Russell's book, highlighting the contrast between intellectual arguments and personal life.

1805: The Importance of Spiritual Health With Rabbi David Wolpe

Mentioned as an autobiography by John Stuart Mill.

John Stuart Mill & Harriet Taylor Mill – Part One – Liberalism's original power couple

Mentioned by

Lamorna Ash

, she has been reading it after listening to the LRB Close Reading podcast.

Lamorna Ash. Don't Forget We're Here Forever

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