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The political philosophy of Thomas Paine / Jack Fruchtman, Jr.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fruchtman, Jack.
- Series:
- Political philosophy of the American founders.
- The political philosophy of the American founders
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809.
- Paine, Thomas.
- Political science--History--18th century.
- Political science.
- Physical Description:
- x, 212 p.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- On balance we may think of Paine as a secular preacher for the rule of reason.
- Contents:
- Paine's political thought in historical context
- Faith and reason, human nature and sociability
- Common sense, authority, and autonomy
- Permanent revolution and constitution making
- From a "Hamiltonian" spirit to public welfare
- Public spirit, civic engagement, and evolutionary change.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 205) and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-8018-9537-5
- OCLC:
- 855697810
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