Rights Of Man

Book Code: 1111026970312

Thomas Paine

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book discusses how much of the order prevailing among humans originates from societal principles and human nature rather than government. It asserts that society, through mutual dependence and common interest, regulates itself and performs many functions typically attributed to government. Thomas Paine, a premier political figure of his time, passionately defends the right of oppressed people, particularly the French, to assert their natural rights. His work, "The Rights of Man," advocates for democratic reforms and challenges aristocracy, earning him notoriety and conviction for seditious libel in Britain. This essential text underscores the ongoing struggle for freedom and governance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas Paine (1737-1809), was  an Anglo-American political theorist and writer who immigrated to America in 1774, carrying letters of introduction from Benjamin Franklin. Additionally, he authored "Common Sense" (1776) and "The American Crisis" (1776-1783).

CONTENTS

PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION .............................................. 9
PART ONE 11
BEING AN ANSWER TO MR. BURKE’S ATTACK ON
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION ............................................................ 12
OBSERVATIONS ON THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS ............... 72
MISCELLANEOUS CHAPTER ........................................................... 75
CONCLUSION .................................................................................... 95
PART TWO 101
TO M. DE LA FAYETTE .................................................................... 102
PREFACE ............................................................................................ 103
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 108
I. OF SOCIETY AND CIVILISATION .............................................. 111
II. OF THE ORIGIN OF THE PRESENT
OLD GOVERNMENTS ...................................................................... 116
III. OF THE OLD AND NEW SYSTEMS OF
GOVERNMENT.................................................................................. 118
IV. OF CONSTITUTIONS................................................................. 130
V. WAYS AND MEANS OF IMPROVING THE
CONDITION OF EUROPE INTERSPERSED
WITH MISCELLANEOUS OBSERVATIONS .................................. 151
APPENDIX......................................................................................... 204