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About the Course

Welcome to Benjamin Franklin and His World! In this online version of the University of Pennsylvania's SNF Paideia course, we explore the life of one of the United States’ most important historical figures. We examine Franklin’s early life growing up in the American colonies, his professional career as a printer and scientist, and his role in the American Revolution and the founding the United States as a new nation on the world stage. We will also confront the moral issues that complicate the legacy of Benjamin Franklin, such as his connection to slavery and the racism that was prevalent during his time. We’ll wrestle with how to evaluate Franklin in the present day as we examine his life through both a modern lens and the historical context in which he lived. Support for this course has generously been provided by the SNF Paideia Program at the University of Pennsylvania and the Colton Foundation....

Top reviews

RB

Nov 22, 2023

Excellent course with good content for discussion but, that has no way of ever being completed because after completing 100% of the course work it does not get marked complete.

JR

Feb 19, 2023

Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.

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By Heather L

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Feb 2, 2023

loved this class

, but no certificate

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By Ron B

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Nov 23, 2023

Excellent course with good content for discussion but, that has no way of ever being completed because after completing 100% of the course work it does not get marked complete.

By Beircheart B (

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Aug 6, 2025

Course does not show as completed and there is no certificate upon completion. This means you cannot add to a profile or resume as having done this course.

By John R

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Feb 20, 2023

Excellent information and insight, enjoyed every section of the course.

By Paul B O

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Aug 7, 2023

Excellent, informative course

By Jacqueline A O

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Feb 24, 2024

I loved this course.

By KIP B

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Jan 1, 2023

Bravo

By Stefany V

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Jan 8, 2024

ok

By Lori H

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Jan 19, 2026

While I loved the videos - I was really hoping for something which required more work and thought on my part. Questions were super easy. Prof clearly loves his subject and that comes across in all the videos.

By Himmatpreet K

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Jan 20, 2025

Interesting course for historians