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Common Sense
by Thomas Paine · 1776
★★★★★Editor's Pickbeginner
The pamphlet that ignited the American Revolution.
★ Why We Recommend It
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
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★ Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn from Common Sense
- 1Hereditary monarchy is an irrational basis for government.
- 2A small island nation has no legitimate authority over a continent.
- 3Independence is not just possible — it is morally necessary.
- 4Government's only legitimate purpose is to secure rights and protect liberty.
- 5The time for half-measures is over — only full independence can secure freedom.
★ About the Author
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine is a leading thinker in the tradition of economic and political liberty. This work represents a significant contribution to the literature of freedom and free markets, and has influenced generations of students and scholars.
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