Thomas Paine
1) Common sense
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Thomas Paine arrived in America from England in 1774. A friend of Ben Franklin, he was a writer of poetry and tracts condemning the slave trade. In 1775, as hostilities between Britain and the colonies intensified, Paine wrote "Common Sense" to encourage the colonies to break the British exploitative hold through independence.
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WHEN Thomas Paine sailed from America for France, in April, 1787, he was perhaps as happy a man as any in the world. His most intimate friend, Jefferson, was Minister at Paris, and his friend Lafayette was the idol of France. His fame had preceded him, and he at once became, in Paris, the centre of the same circle of savants and philosophers that had surrounded Franklin. His main reason for proceeding at once to Paris was that he might submit to
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In "The American Crisis," Thomas Paine delivers a resounding call to arms during the darkest hours of the American Revolution. Through a series of impassioned essays, Paine inspires resilience and unity, reminding readers that freedom's triumph demands unwavering courage. His eloquent prose captures the tumultuous spirit of a nascent nation, making this work not just a historical document, but a timeless testament to the enduring fight for liberty....
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Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–76 that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. In clear, simple language it explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation. It was sold and distributed widely...
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In "The Age of Reason," Thomas Paine embarks on a bold journey through the realms of religion and science, delivering a fervent critique of institutionalized religion and advocating for deism. With unapologetic clarity and incisive logic, Paine challenges the dogmas of his time, promoting reason, empirical evidence, and individual thought. This seminal work remains a powerful testament to the enduring virtues of skepticism and enlightenment ideals....
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There are three foundational documents that give rise to The Republic of the United States of America. Tom Paine's Common Sense is one. The other two are The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Listen to the ideas that stirred women and men to become a new Republic on the road to freedom for all.
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There are three foundational documents that gave rise to The Republic of the United States of America. Tom Paine's Common Sense is one. The other two are The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Listen to the ideas that stirred women and men to become a new Republic on the road to freedom for all.
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There are three foundational documents that give rise to The Republic of the United States of America. Tom Paine's Common Sense is one. The other two are The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Listen to the ideas that stirred women and men to become a new Republic on the road to freedom for all.
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A powerful and enlightening collection of political philosophy.
Delving into the past and drawing on the timeless words of Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Ayn Rand, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, this fascinating collection of political philosophy seeks to cover the scope of human thought, from morality and individualism to economics and egalitarianism.
These incredible writings have left a legacy in their wake, shaping the course of western thought and...