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One of the greatest aids in understanding history is coming the the realization that human nature remains unchanged since the dawn of history. People have remained the same: we have the same strengths/weaknesses, successes/failures, hopes/dreams, moral failings and positive character traits as human beings did in the past. So, read the attached document, review the appropriate chapters in the text andfully answerthe following questions:

1--Discuss (do not simply re-list) Ben Franklin's desire and methods to improve his moral character.

2--What, in your opinion, are the most important traits in Franklin's list; explain why.

3--How do modern people strive to improve themselves morally? Or, conversely, are such ideas and goals invalid and outdated. Explain your position fully.

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The first method Ben Franklin talks about is temperance in which he suggests neither to eat to the point of monotony nor to drink to the point that one is elevated. The second method he desires is silence. Here, he suggests to speak only if it benefits anyone else or one’s own self. It is irrelevant for him to make vane conversations. The third method includes order where he asks to prioritize the work we have in hand and allow each task to be done in its own time. Next is resolution which means that one should finish what they have planned to finish with a purpose.

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