The Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense, Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason
- ISBN-10
- 1504064658
- ISBN-13
- 9781504064651
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 935
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-09-15
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Author
- Thomas Paine
Description
Three works by the political theorist and Founding Father whose impassioned arguments sparked a watershed moment in the progress of democracy. Common Sense: Originally published anonymously in 1776, this landmark political pamphlet spread across the colonies like no document of its kind had ever done before. It was read aloud in town squares and affixed to tavern walls. Both a plainly stated case for separation from Great Britain and a stirring call to action, Common Sense played a decisive role in America’s march toward revolution. Rights of Man: This forceful rebuke of aristocratic rule and persuasive endorsement of self-governance became one of the most influential political statements in history. Thomas Paine asserts that human rights are not granted by the government but inherent to man’s nature. He argues that the purpose of government is to protect those rights, and if a government fails to do so, its people are duty-bound to revolution. The Age of Reason: In this philosophical treatise on theology, Paine rejects the notion of divine revelation, saying “it is revelation to the first person only, and hearsay to every other.” He proceeds with a detailed analysis of the Bible’s inconsistencies and historical inaccuracies to conclude that it cannot be a divinely inspired text. Arguing against all forms of organized religion, he declares nature itself to be the only true testament to the existence of a divine creator.
Get the book
Similar books
-
Thomas Paine: Collected Writings (LOA #76): Common Sense / The American Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of...
By Thomas PaineCommon Sense / The American Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of Reason / pamphlets, articles, and letters Thomas Paine Eric Foner. commissioners to the United States to strengthen FrancoAmerican relations. Assists Barère in purchasing ...
-
Thomas Paine: Collected Writings: Common Sense / The Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of Reason
By Thomas PaineFour of Thomas Paine's finest and most succinct works of political philosophy are collected in this superb compilation, which has Paine's original and vital tables appended.
-
The Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense, Rights of Man, and the Age of Reason
By Thomas PaineThe Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense, Rights of Man, and the Age of Reason
-
Thomas Paine -- Collected Writings Common Sense; The Crisis; Rights of Man; The Age of Reason; Agrarian Justice
By Thomas Paine"The writings of Thomas Paine helped shape the American nation and left their imprint on democratic thought all over the world. These volumes represent an attempt to make these writings available to both the general reader and the student.
-
The Thomas Paine Reader
By Thomas PaineThis major collection demonstrates the extent to which Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an inspiration to the Americans in their struggle for independence, a passionate supporter of the French Revolution and perhaps the outstanding English ...
-
Thomas Paine: A Collection of Unknown Writings
By H. BurgessA collection of writings by Thomas Paine previously unseen since their first appearance, including political pieces, private letters and verse.
-
Thomas Paine: Collected Writings: Common Sense / the Crisis / Rights of Man / the Age of Reason
By Thomas PaineThomas Paine's Collected Writings which include Common Sense, The Rights of Man, The American Crisis, and The Age of Reason written by legendary author Thomas Paine is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time.
-
The Essential Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense | the American Crisis | Rights of Man | the Age of Reason
By Thomas PaineIncluded in this collection are Paine's most essential works: Common Sense The American Crisis Rights of Man The Age of Reason Paine authored the two hugely influential pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776-1783) at ...
-
Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word
By Sarah Jane Marsh"The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
-
Common Sense, The Crisis, & Other Writings from the American Revolution: A Library of America Paperback Classic
By Thomas PaineCollected in this volume are Paine's most influential texts.