The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason by Paine

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Author Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
Editor Conway, Moncure Daniel, 1832-1907
Title The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason
Credits Norman M. Wolcott and David Widger
Summary "The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine is a philosophical work that explores religious criticism, written during the late 18th century. This volume delves into Paine's views on theology, particularly addressing Christianity and the nature of religious beliefs, advocating for reason over faith. At the start of "The Age of Reason," the author articulates his intentions to discuss religion candidly, prompted by societal changes in revolutionary France, where religious institutions faced upheaval. Paine presents a clear profession of faith in one God while vehemently rejecting established dogmas of all major religions, viewing them as human constructs designed to control and deceive people. He emphasizes the importance of using reason to guide beliefs about divinity, asserting that true revelation can be found in nature rather than in scripture. This opening lays a foundation for a critical examination of the Bible, its teachings, and the theological principles that stem from religious traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject Philosophy and religion
Subject Political science
Subject Rationalism
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EBook-No. 3743
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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