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The political philosophy of Thomas Paine /

Analyzes Thomas Paine's radical thought both in the context of his time and as a blueprint for the future development of republican government. An Englishman by birth, an American by choice and necessity, Thomas Paine advocated ideas about rights, equality, democracy, and liberty that were far...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fruchtman, Jack
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©2009.
Colección:Political philosophy of the American founders.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Paine's political thought in historical context
  • Faith and reason, human nature and sociability
  • Common sense, authority, and autonomy
  • Permanent revolution and constitution making
  • From a "Hamiltonian" spirit to public welfare
  • Public spirit, civic engagement, and evolutionary change.