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The Collected Works of Thomas Paine (eBook)

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2022
1738 Seiten
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859-654739060-2 (EAN)

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The Collected Works of Thomas Paine is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the influential political activist and pamphleteer. Known for his revolutionary beliefs and passionate advocacy for independence and democracy, Paine's literary style is direct, persuasive, and intellectually stimulating. This collection includes his most famous works such as "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man," which have had a profound impact on political thought and inspired social change. Paine's writings are essential reading for those interested in understanding the roots of American democracy and the principles of Enlightenment philosophy that influenced the founding fathers. Thomas Paine, a key figure in the American and French Revolutions, was driven by a fervent desire for liberty and justice. His experiences as a corset-maker, sailor, and political activist shaped his worldview and inspired him to speak out against tyranny and oppression. Paine's belief in the power of reason and the inherent rights of individuals fueled his writing and made him a leading voice of the Enlightenment era. I highly recommend The Collected Works of Thomas Paine to anyone interested in political philosophy, history, or the foundations of democracy. Paine's timeless messages of freedom, equality, and social justice remain relevant today and continue to inspire readers to question authority and fight for a more just society.

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an influential English-born American political activist, philosopher, and revolutionary writer. His ideas and writings played a vital role in the American Revolution and the formation of American political ideology. Paine's career as a writer took off with the 1776 publication of 'Common Sense,' a powerful and persuasive pamphlet that argued for American independence from British rule and the establishment of a democratic republic. Articulating the sentiments of the common people, Paine's accessible and fiery prose laid the intellectual groundwork for the Declaration of Independence. Following this triumph, he continued to inspire revolutionary thought through works such as 'The Rights of Man' and 'The Age of Reason,' which championed Enlightenment principles, human rights, and secularism, and critiqued institutionalized religion and the monarchical system. His seminal collection, 'The Collected Works of Thomas Paine,' encompasses these texts along with his lesser-known essays and correspondence, offering a comprehensive overview of his literary and ideological contributions. Often hailed as the 'Father of the American Revolution', Paine's distinctive style—direct, forthright, and unpretentious—has immortalized him as a figure who not only captured the spirit of his age but also laid the foundation for future discourses on liberty, equality, and justice. Though his later years were met with criticism and political backlash, his contributions to literature and political thought continue to be celebrated and remain essential reading for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of modern democracy.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie
Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Politische Theorie
Schlagworte 18th century political writers • American Revolution literature • Benjamin Franklin • Bertrand Russell • common sense paine • Democracy and Freedom • Edmund Burke • Enlightenment Ideals • Enlightenment thinkers • Founding Fathers • French Revolution • historical context • human rights advocacy • John Adams • John Locke • liberal democracy • Paine political activism • Philosophical underpinnings • Political activism • Political Philosophy • revolutionary philosophy • Secularism • Social Justice • The Age of Reason • The Rights Of Man • The Social Contract • The Wealth of Nations • Thomas Paine essays • Voltaire
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