Common Sense | Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine originally wrote Common Sense to emphasize the need for independence from the British rule, but its call for freedom and rational discourse remains a vital touchstone in discussions of democracy and human rights, influencing generations of thinkers and activists. Paine presents a compelling argument for independence from the British rule, insisting upon the principles of liberty, equality and self-governance. With clear and persuasive prose, he critiques monarchy and hereditary succession while advocating for a democratic republic.

Common Sense not only galvanized public sentiment but also laid the ideological foundation for the American Revolution.