The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume IV. 1794-1796: The Age of Reason - Part I and II
- ISBN-10
- 1626544859
- ISBN-13
- 9781626544857
- Pages
- 182
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-12-31
- Publisher
- Stone Basin Books
- Author
- Thomas Paine
Description
A scathing indictment of what Thomas Paine saw as a corrupt Christian Church, The Age of Reason was met with harsh criticism upon its original publication in 1794. It criticizes the Church's attempts to gather political power and takes a rational approach in its analysis of the Bible as a piece of ordinary literature. Lauded for its accessibility and vigor, this book is an important political work and a foundational document of American democracy. Despite the controversy surrounding its release, The Age of Reason has since become a cornerstone of secularism. And its informal style and irreverent tone successfully introduced the masses to a kind of deistic thought that had been previously restricted to the aristocracy. Perennially compelling for its well-reasoned arguments and historical value, The Age of Reason is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory, religion, or American history.
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- 2015-12-31
- 182 pages
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