The Age of Reason
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486433935 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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He was subsequently labeled as an outlaw, leading him to flee to France where he joined the National Convention. After returning to Europe, Paine wrote his famous Rights of Man as a response to criticism of the French Revolution. Upon returning to shore, he became a tax officer, and it was this job that inspired him to write The Case of the Officers o
Well articulated and eminently readable, The Age of Reason is a classic of free thought.. "Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst," declared Thomas Paine, adding, "every other species of tyranny is limited to the world we live in; but this attempts to stride beyond the grave, and seeks to pursue us into eternity." Paine's years of study and reflection on the role of religion in society culminated with his final work, The Age of Reason. This coolly reasoned polemic influenced religious thinking throughout the world at the dawn of the nineteenth century, and its resonance remains undiminishe
"As Timely - Nay, as NEEDED - Today as it Was Back Then!" according to Anne P. Mitchell. I'm assuming that if one is looking at reviews of the Age of Reason, they already know what it is about, and are looking for information about whether *this* edition is a worthy candidate. So, let me say right up front: yes, it is. :-) This is an excellent version of this classic.Some may not know that Thomas Paine wrote at least part of the Age of Reason while in prison, imprisoned in France by the French revolutionaries. It is thought by some that he only escaped being executed because of a clerical error (the cell door sign marking him as boun. Systematic and enlightening Jamaal Gervais It was a little hard to really absorb the earlier parts of the book. Being familiar with the Old Testament will aid the reader in understanding the importance of some of the events recalled in the text. I am a lot more familiar with the New Testament so the contradictions he proposed were understandable and nearly irrefutable(for me). It was a great read!. EPTime to look again at Thomas Paine This is one of the more rational reviews of religion that I have ever read. Given that is was written by one of the most influential of our country's founders, it merits a new reading.. said Time to look again at Thomas Paine. This is one of the more rational reviews of religion that I have ever read. Given that is was written by one of the most influential of our country's founders, it merits a new reading.