Common Sense (1776) -- The Rights of Man (1795) -- The Age of Reason (1796).
Summary:
Thomas Paine is one of history's most renowned thinkers and was indispensible to both the American and French revolutions. Paine is probably best known for his hugely popular pamphlet, Common Sense, which swayed public opinion in favor of American independence from England. The Rights of Man and The Age of Reason further advocated for universal human rights, a republican instead of monarchical government, and truth and reason in politics.
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