Common Sense

Challenging common sense! Thinking sociologically Challenging common sense is almost the daily routine for a sociologist. Sociological thinkers tackle social issues not only by the front cover but rather dig deeper and engage in the process of abstraction. To think sociologically is to critique the common assumptions and perceptions regarding the many issues that exist in the society [1]. In order to effectively analyze the society, we must have a sociological imagination, which is “the vivid…

The argument for liberation is always a difficult endeavor. Thomas Paine exemplified this perfectly with his remarkable piece of literary work: “Common Sense”. Paine’s “Common Sense” was an impressive critique of colonial fears of separation from parent country and on heredity Monarchy in British Government. The strength of his work lied in his ability to reach out to his audience with ordinary language, his usage of religious scriptures, and of the deconstruction of certain historical aspects…

Common Sense, the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged the thirteen colonies to declare war with England to fight for independence to be a free country. In this pamphlet there were many points that Paine went over and discussed thoroughly, but there was one topic that caught my attention the most. This was, “Of the Origin and Design of Government in General, with Concise Remarks on the English Constitution” This section of the pamphlet really caught my attention since his thoughts…

leaders may abuse their power and oppress the citizens. In a perfect world citizens would monitor the actions of their government to prevent abuses of power. However, we all born to be free and every one is equal. As Thomas Paine argues in his “Common sense” that we should have control in government, instead of let them to control us. Because is us to form the government so we should follow a certain way to make sure that we all been treat equal. The first point that Thomas Paine makes is…

I strongly believe that having a good education and common sense are some of the most important qualities in life. In my household I was always taught how important getting an education was. From an early age I started to believe how important getting an education was even though I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life until the end of my sophomore year in high school. My parents never went to college right after high school so they made sure I had the best chance of going to college.…

the long distance, the fact that the Americans didn 't need protection anymore, and patterns in history, the revolution was going to happen eventually. The distance between the colonies and England was over 3000 miles. Thomas Paine, the author of Common Sense, which was an inspiring book during this time period, argued that- “small islands not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something very absurd, in supposing a…

On the behalf of all British subjects, it has come to our attention, that the notion of becoming independent from Britain, has become a very prominent, and favored idea amongst the public, who have read the pamphlet “Common Sense”, by Thomas Paine. This perception, however, is completely and simply unnecessary. Why would we, as a group of colonies, go up against the number one power in the world? Why must we, “rebel”, when the only reason our colonies have thrived was because of the British. It…

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, is a work that shows how many people felt during the late 1700’s. In this work, Paine advocates independence from Great Britain to the Thirteen Colonies. It was published anonymously during the beginning of the American Revolution, and instantly became a sensation among the colonists. Similarly, Anne Bradstreet’s poem, Here Follow Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House, July 10, 1666, portrays major Puritan beliefs of the 1600’s. Anne Bradstreet’s poem…

right decision. Then several weeks later, his friend tempted him to sell drugs to earn money. Sampson agreed and went to Harlem with his friend to buy drugs so they could sell it, however when Sampson observed all the drugs and guns he came to his senses and, informed his friend that he wasn’t going to do anything affiliated with drugs. Sampson was put in tough situations…

According to some commentators, common sense is the equivalent of one’s moral powers (Tocqueville, 213). However, common sense has been described as part of human moral sensibilities and affections with an inherent ability to reason freely. In other words, common sense is an all-inclusive faculty of the mind that gives people the power to make a decision between right and wrong in any prevailing situation (Paine). Through common sense, it was believed that significant social as well as political…