Common Sense
Common Sense by Thomas Paine, published by Penguin in 1986, is a significant work that played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary period. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. Originally published anonymously in 1776, the pamphlet quickly became influential in advocating for American independence, articulating principles of fundamental human rights that Paine believed were essential regardless of the political climate.
Readers will find that Common Sense addresses the urgent need for independence from British rule, drawing on Paine’s insights into revolutionary politics. The text explores themes related to political philosophy and American government, emphasizing the importance of individual rights during a transformative time in history. This edition serves as a vital resource for those interested in the political science and historical context of the United States during the late 18th century.
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Published anonymously in 1776, the year of the American Declaration of Independence, Paine’s Common Sense became an immediate best-seller, with fifty-six editions printed in that year alone. It was this pamphlet, more than any other factor, which helped to spark off the movement that established the independence of the United States. From his experience of revolutionary politics, Paine drew those principles of fundamental human rights which, he felt, must stand no matter what excesses are committed to obtain them, and which he later formulated in his Rights of Man.
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