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Is Independence "Common Sense"? | Thomas Paine's Revolutionary Text (Chapters 1 & 2)
Manage episode 413244058 series 2801307
Fire up your lanterns of liberty! We're diving into the first two
chapters of Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet, "Common Sense."
Published in 1776, this powerful text challenged the British monarchy
and ignited the flames of American independence.
In this video, we'll explore Paine's arguments against hereditary
government, analyze his concept of "common sense" as a foundation for
society, and unpack his fiery critique of the British monarchy. Was
independence truly "common sense" for the American colonies? Let's find
out!
This video is perfect for anyone interested in:
The American Revolution
Political philosophy
The role of government
The ideas of the Founding Fathers
Early American literature
Join the discussion in the comments below!
Bonus: Let us know which chapters you'd like us to cover next!
217 episodes
Manage episode 413244058 series 2801307
Fire up your lanterns of liberty! We're diving into the first two
chapters of Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet, "Common Sense."
Published in 1776, this powerful text challenged the British monarchy
and ignited the flames of American independence.
In this video, we'll explore Paine's arguments against hereditary
government, analyze his concept of "common sense" as a foundation for
society, and unpack his fiery critique of the British monarchy. Was
independence truly "common sense" for the American colonies? Let's find
out!
This video is perfect for anyone interested in:
The American Revolution
Political philosophy
The role of government
The ideas of the Founding Fathers
Early American literature
Join the discussion in the comments below!
Bonus: Let us know which chapters you'd like us to cover next!
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