Quest for moral perfection

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Section 1: Describe how Benjamin Franklin established the public library in Philadelphia. What was the effect of this library on Franklin and on his community?

Section 2: Explain Franklin's quest for moral perfection. What process did he use? How successful was he? Which virtues did he find the most challenging to maintain? What was meant by his saying, "a speckled ax is best?"

Section 3: Was Franklin a religious man? Why, or why not? Provide specific evidence to support your conclusions.

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