论富兰克林的反智主义倾向

On Benjamin Franklin's Anti-intellectualism

文章通过解读富兰克林的《自传》,并结合相关历史文献,探讨了富兰克林的宗教观、教育理念、文学观。得出结论是:虽然富兰克林本身是著名的知识分子,也是富有成就的作家,但是对实用主义的过分强调,使其具有初步的反智倾向,为后来美国社会中盛行的反智主义思想奠定了基础。

By interpreting Franklin＇ s Autobiography and referring to relevant historical documents, this paper explores Franklin＇s thoughts on religion, education and literature. A conclusion is drawn that, though Franklin is a prestigious intellectual and a successful writer, his emphasis on utilitarianism makes him take on an anti-intellectual tint, which has helped to lay the foundation for anti-intellectualism in American society after him.