Common Sense & The Rights of Man
Words of a Visionary That Sparked the Revolution and Remained the Core of American Democratic PrinciplesBy Thomas Paine
Length41h 39m
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Thomas Paine's groundbreaking works, 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man,' are seminal texts that have played a significant role in shaping political thought and discourse. Written in a clear, persuasive style, 'Common Sense' articulates Paine's arguments for American independence from British rule, appealing to reason and common sense. This influential pamphlet served as a catalyst for the American Revolution and remains a cornerstone of American political literature. In 'The Rights of Man,' Paine expands on his revolutionary ideas by championing the rights of individuals against oppressive governments, making a compelling case for democratic principles and social justice. Born in England, Thomas Paine was a political activist and philosopher who became a key figure in the Age of Enlightenment. His experiences as a revolutionary thinker, combined with his fervent belief in human rights and equality, inspired him to write these seminal works that continue to resonate with readers today. Paine's commitment to challenging authority and advocating for democratic values is evident in the thought-provoking rhetoric found in 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man.' I highly recommend 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man' to readers interested in political philosophy, history, and the foundations of modern democracy. Paine's eloquent prose and bold ideas make these texts essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the principles of liberty, equality, and democratic governance.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length41 hrs 39 mins
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Publish dateMar 21, 2018
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Table of contents
1Common Sense & The Rights of Man
37Chapter XII. A Journey To France
2On the Origin and Design of Government in General, with Concise Remarks on the English Constitution
38Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
3Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
39Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
4Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
40Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
5Of the Present Ability of America: with some Miscellaneous Reflections
41Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
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6PART I
42Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
7The Author's Preface to the English Edition
43Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
8The Author's Preface to the French Edition
44Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
9Rights of Man (pt. 1)
45Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
10Rights of Man (pt. 2)
46Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
11Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And Of Citizens By The National Assembly Of France
47Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
12Observations on the Declaration of Rights
48Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
13Miscellaneous Chapter
49Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
14Conclusion
50Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
15PART II
51Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
16Preface
52Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
17Introduction
53Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
18Chapter I
54Chapter V. A Conspiracy
19Chapter II
55Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
20Chapter III
56Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
21Chapter IV
57Chapter VIII. Sick And In Prison
22Chapter V (pt. 1)
58Chapter IX. A Restoration
23Chapter V (pt. 2)
59Chapter X. The Silence Of Washington
24Appendix
60Chapter XI. "The Age Of Reason"
25Preface
61Chapter XII. Friendships
26Chapter I. Early Influences
62Chapter XIII. Theophilanthropy
27Chapter II. Early Struggles
63Chapter XIV. The Republican Abdiel
28Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
64Chapter XV. The Last Year In Europe
29Chapter IV. The New World
65Chapter XVI. The American Inquisition
30Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
66Chapter XVII. New Rochelle And The Bonnevilles
31Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
67Chapter XVIII. A New York Prometheus
32Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
68Chapter XIX. Personal Traits
33Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
69Chapter XX. Death And Resurrection
34Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
70Appendix A. The Cobbett Papers
35Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
71Appendix B. The Hall Manuscripts
36Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
72Appendix C. Portraits Of Paine
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