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And one English scientist
called his work "the greatest discovery
that has been made since the time
of Sir Isaac Newton." In Germany, the Enlightenment
philosopher Immanuel Kant said Franklin had stolen the fire
of heaven and called him the "modern Prometheus."
called his work "the greatest discovery
that has been made since the time
of Sir Isaac Newton." In Germany, the Enlightenment
philosopher Immanuel Kant said Franklin had stolen the fire
of heaven and called him the "modern Prometheus."
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And one English scientist
called his work
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"the greatest discovery
that has been made
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since the time
of Sir Isaac Newton."
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In Germany, the Enlightenment
philosopher Immanuel Kant said
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Franklin had stolen the fire
of heaven and called him
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the "modern Prometheus."
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Movie Summary
Exploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution: Benjamin Franklin.
