Not surprising re the influence of puritanism: despite being most associated with Philadelphia later in his life, Franklin actually grew up in Boston.

Sure, men in general probably have a greater tendency towards other virtues, but do you really mean to imply that men often lack stuff like "Sociability, "Care", "Empathy" and "Compassion" ?

Didn't a lot of "the big ones" talk about love? I think that encapsulates those values.

> Didn't a lot of "the big ones" talk about love? I think that encapsulates those values.

Interestingly, "the big ones" tend not to be classified as philosophers.

Sociability, care, empathy and compassion can all fall under the vague heading "benefit."