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Benjamin Franklin’s Scandalous Praise of Vanity

Benjamin Franklin’s Scandalous Praise of Vanity
"Benjamin Franklin," circa 1785, by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (1725–1802). National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; Public Domain
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It is only natural that a conversation about an autobiography turns to a conversation about vanity. After all, who writes a book about himself?

J. Michael Hoffpauir
J. Michael Hoffpauir
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J. Michael Hoffpauir is assistant professor of political theory at the University of Austin (UATX) and co-host of The Good Government Podcast.