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Un análisis lúcido y extraordinario de Los derechos del hombre de Thomas Paine, uno de los libros que cambiaron el mundo. Thomas Paine fue uno de los padres fundadores de Estados Unidos y una de las grandes figuras de la Ilustración. Su lucha contra el racismo, la esclavitud, el sexismo y el dogmatismo religioso tiene como cima Los derechos del hombre, un encendido panfleto en defensa de la democracia que publicó en 1791, espoleado por los ataques a la Revolución francesa. Paine escribió un apasionado alegato en defensa de los derechos inalienables del hombre que desde su publicación ha sido celebrado, criticado, rechazado, suprimido y tergiversado. Dos siglos más tarde, Christopher Hitchens, el intelectual más estimulante de las últimas décadas y digno sucesor de Paine, analiza esa obra y se asombra de su clarividencia y su espíritu polémico, para demostrar que «en una época en que los derechos y la razón están siendo atacados, la vida y los escritos de Thomas Paine son parte fundamental del arsenal del que dependemos». Reseñas:«Un retrato brillante... Una fantástica introducción a la vida y obra de Paine... Hitchens continúa siendo un gran escritor, y un pensador fundamental.»Prospect «Como con toda la obra de Hitchens, merece la pena leerlo y discutir con él.»Kirkus «Hitchens escribe con la poderosa prosa que lo caracteriza.»Publishers Weekly
?? ?Among the most influential authors and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine (1737?1809) was born in England but went on to play an important role in both the American and French Revolutions. In 1774, he emigrated to America where, for a time, he helped to edit the Pennsylvania Magazine. On January 10, 1776, he published his pamphlet Common Sense, a persuasive argument for the colonies' political and economic separation from Britain. ?? ?Common Sense cites the evils of monarchy, accuses the British government of inflicting economic and social injustices upon the colonies, and points to the absurdity of an island attempting to rule a continent. Credited by George Washington as having changed the minds of many of his countrymen, the document sold over 500,000 copies within a few months. ?? ?Today, Common Sense remains a landmark document in the struggle for freedom, distinguished not only by Paine's ideas but also by its clear and passionate presentation. Designed to ignite public opinion against autocratic rule, the pamphlet offered a careful balance between imagination and judgment, and appropriate language
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Un análisis lúcido y extraordinario de Los derechos del hombre de Thomas Paine, uno de los libros que cambiaron el mundo. Thomas Paine fue uno de los padres fundadores de Estados Unidos y una de las grandes figuras de la Ilustración. Su lucha contra el racismo, la esclavitud, el sexismo y el dogmatismo religioso tiene como cima Los derechos del hombre, un encendido panfleto en defensa de la democracia que publicó en 1791, espoleado por los ataques a la Revolución francesa. Paine escribió un apasionado alegato en defensa de los derechos inalienables del hombre que desde su publicación ha sido celebrado, criticado, rechazado, suprimido y tergiversado. Dos siglos más tarde, Christopher Hitchens, el intelectual más estimulante de las últimas décadas y digno sucesor de Paine, analiza esa obra y se asombra de su clarividencia y su espíritu polémico, para demostrar que «en una época en que los derechos y la razón están siendo atacados, la vida y los escritos de Thomas Paine son parte fundamental del arsenal del que dependemos». Reseñas:«Un retrato brillante... Una fantástica introducción a la vida y obra de Paine... Hitchens continúa siendo un gran escritor, y un pensador fundamental.»Prospect «Como con toda la obra de Hitchens, merece la pena leerlo y discutir con él.»Kirkus «Hitchens escribe con la poderosa prosa que lo caracteriza.»Publishers Weekly
?? ?Among the most influential authors and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine (1737?1809) was born in England but went on to play an important role in both the American and French Revolutions. In 1774, he emigrated to America where, for a time, he helped to edit the Pennsylvania Magazine. On January 10, 1776, he published his pamphlet Common Sense, a persuasive argument for the colonies' political and economic separation from Britain. ?? ?Common Sense cites the evils of monarchy, accuses the British government of inflicting economic and social injustices upon the colonies, and points to the absurdity of an island attempting to rule a continent. Credited by George Washington as having changed the minds of many of his countrymen, the document sold over 500,000 copies within a few months. ?? ?Today, Common Sense remains a landmark document in the struggle for freedom, distinguished not only by Paine's ideas but also by its clear and passionate presentation. Designed to ignite public opinion against autocratic rule, the pamphlet offered a careful balance between imagination and judgment, and appropriate language