The Writings of The Age of Reason - 12 Angebote vergleichen

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The Age of Reason; Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology is a work written by English and American political activist Thomas Paine. It follows in the tradition of eighteenth-century British deism, and challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible. Originally distributed as unbound pamphlets, it was published in three parts in 1794, 1795, and 1807. It was a best-seller in the United States, where it caused a short-lived deistic revival. British audiences, however, fearing increased political radicalism as a result of the French Revolution, received it with more hostility. The Age of Reason presents common deistic arguments; for example, it highlights what Paine saw as corruption of the Christian Church and criticizes its efforts to acquire political power. Paine advocates reason in the place of revelation, leading him to reject miracles and to view the Bible as "an ordinary piece of literature rather than as a divinely inspired text". It promotes natural religion and argues for the existence of a creator-God. Most of Paine's arguments had long been available to the educated elite, but by presenting them in an engaging and irreverent style, he made deism appealing and accessible to a mass audience. The book was also inexpensive, putting it within the reach of a large number of buyers. Fearing the spread of what they viewed as potentially revolutionary ideas, the British government prosecuted printers and book-sellers who tried to publish and distribute it. Nevertheless, Paine's work inspired and guided many free thinkers.

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THE-WRITINGS-OF-THOMAS-PAINE-THE-AGE-OF-REASON-PART-I-and-II~~Thomas-Paine, THE WRITINGS OF THOMAS PAINE THE AGE OF REASON PART I and II, Paperback.

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The-Age-Reason-Part-I-and-II~~Thomas-Paine, The Age Reason Part I and II (The Writings of Thomas Paine), Paperback.

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Though his reasoning and conclusions may alarm some and even offend others, his thinking and writing is lucid and cogent, and for reflective minds will provide much food for thought. Accused of sophistry and impudence by some of his contemporaries, his reasoning is normally sound and simple, as he inquires into the root of things, and only seldom does he make debating points fit only for the playground. A sensible and likable man, Paine's writing should engage any American for its historical sense, any lover or researcher interested in human rights and the hope of removing human misery, and any person interested in reading the entertaining but vital arguments of a man whose love of liberty and order forced him late in life to become one of America's most influential revolutionary and socially-minded voices.

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The Age of Reason is one of Thomas Paine's most well-known and influential works, considered a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy.

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The-Age-of-Reason-Part-I-and-II~~Thomas-Paine, The Age of Reason- Part I and II, Paperback.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Revaluation Books, DEVON, Exeter, [RE:3].
150 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand. Softcover.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Revaluation Books [2134736], Exeter, United Kingdom.
150 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand. Books.

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The-Writings-of-Thomas-Paine~~Thomas-Paine, The Writings of Thomas Paine : The Age of Reason, Volume IV (Illustrated), NOOK Book (eBook).

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