How did Benjamin Franklin regard Cotton Mather?
He cited Mather's book as a major life influence
He considered Mather a political rival
He discredited Mather's scientific research
He targeted Mather in political campaigns
Answer
Cotton Mather's book greatly influenced Benjamin Franklin's life and personal development. Franklin held Mather in high regard and credited his writings as a significant source of inspiration and guidance. Mather's works on ethics, virtue, and practical wisdom deeply resonated with Franklin, shaping his own pursuit of knowledge, self-improvement, and moral conduct throughout his life.
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