The Rights of man

The Rights of man
ISBN-10
0806505486
ISBN-13
9780806505480
Series
The Rights of Man
Category
Political Science
Pages
268
Language
English
Published
1974
Publisher
Citadel Press
Author
Thomas Paine

Description

Rights of Man is a classic statement of the belief in humanity's potential to change the world for the better. Published as a reply to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, it differs from that great work in every relevant respect. Where Burke uses the language of the governing classes, Paine writes with the vigour of a self-taught mast-maker and exciseman. With passionate and rapier wit, Paine challenges Burke's assertion that society cannot be judged by rational standards and found wanting.

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