Common Sense was written in a time of revolution: a time of fundamental change. For many, the Revolution Era was a time of uncertainty, fear, and chaos. Knowing the backdrop to the release of Thomas Paine’s work allows me to have an even deeper appreciation for the suggestions and viewpoints he put forth. Despite the dragging, redundant pattern of persuasion that seems to be found in nearly every work- especially of the political genre- in 1776, I truly enjoyed reading this work.
Before even reading the first chapter of Common Sense, I was met with intellectual meat in the introduction: ideas, concepts, and phrases that require a few moments to savor and appreciate, and linger in one’s mind long after the reader has finished the passage. Without using any hyperbole, I was so taken …show more content…
It occurred to me that the title chosen for this work, Common Sense, is perfectly fitting for the subject matter; the observation that customs rather than morality dictates our actions and that change is met with unyielding, stubborn resistance seems to be a universal behavior. It is amazing to me that these issues have continued to hamper humanity for so long, and more amazing still that what one man pointed out centuries ago holds true to this day- Common Sense, indeed!
As I continued to read through the first chapter of Common Sense, On The Origin and Design of Government in General, I was once again struck by the exceptional writing that Thomas Paine had produced. Not only had he written something with a nearly artistic way of communicating, but his arguments were poignant and exquisitely literate. Paine presented his point of view clearly and effectively, using both arguments of profound wisdom and indisputable logic to
Before even reading the first chapter of Common Sense, I was met with intellectual meat in the introduction: ideas, concepts, and phrases that require a few moments to savor and appreciate, and linger in one’s mind long after the reader has finished the passage. Without using any hyperbole, I was so taken …show more content…
It occurred to me that the title chosen for this work, Common Sense, is perfectly fitting for the subject matter; the observation that customs rather than morality dictates our actions and that change is met with unyielding, stubborn resistance seems to be a universal behavior. It is amazing to me that these issues have continued to hamper humanity for so long, and more amazing still that what one man pointed out centuries ago holds true to this day- Common Sense, indeed!
As I continued to read through the first chapter of Common Sense, On The Origin and Design of Government in General, I was once again struck by the exceptional writing that Thomas Paine had produced. Not only had he written something with a nearly artistic way of communicating, but his arguments were poignant and exquisitely literate. Paine presented his point of view clearly and effectively, using both arguments of profound wisdom and indisputable logic to