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Rights of Man
by Thomas Paine · 1791
★★★★★Editor's Pickbeginner
Paine's defense of the French Revolution against Edmund Burke's critique, and his sweeping vision of a world organized around individual rights rather than hereditary privilege. Along with Common Sense, the foundational text of Anglo-American radical liberalism.
★ 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 Rights of Man
- 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
- 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
- 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
- 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
- 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of 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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