Statesman and scientist

Benjamin Franklin

A polymath, diplomat, and founder of the United States, Franklin united republicanism, free thought, commerce, science, innovation, and institutional pragmatism, symbolizing a liberal, cosmopolitan, Enlightenment strand of modern politics.

1706–1790
Portrait: Benjamin Franklin
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Benjamin Franklin positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 61%
Unitary 39%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 76%
Autocracy 24%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 29%
Liberty 71%

Immigration

Balanced
Assimilation 56%
Multiculturalism 44%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 36%
Pacifist 64%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 58%
Nationalist 43%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 40%
Private 60%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 40%
Free market 60%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 36%
Globalism 64%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 69%
Religious 31%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 43%
Traditionalist 58%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 66%
Biology 34%

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