Paine, Thomas
The Rights of Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9789355223913
- author:
- Paine, Thomas
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Classy Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 222
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine A foundational work of political philosophy, first published in 1791 as a response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France. In this influential treatise, Paine carefully dissects and counters Burke's arguments, providing a more accurate account of the events surrounding the French Revolution of 1789. Paine then reproduces and comments on the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens" promulgated by the National Assembly of France, before presenting practical proposals for the establishment of republican government in countries like Britain. This second part, subtitled "Combining Principle and Practice," was published in February 1792. Today, The Rights of Man is considered a seminal work in political writing and philosophy, with a significant impact on the development of reform societies.
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