(P/B) RIGHTS OF MAN

Παρουσίαση

Rights of Man is a classic statement of the belief in humanity's potential to change the world for the better. Published as a reply to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, it differs from that great work in every relevant respect. Where Burke uses the language of the governing classes, Paine writes with the vigour of a self-taught mast-maker and exciseman. With passionate and rapier wit, Paine challenges Burke's assertion that society cannot be judged by rational standards and found wanting.
Rights of Man contains a fully-costed budget, advocating measures such as free education, old age pensions, welfare benefits and child allowance over one hundred years before these things were introduced in Britain. Rights of Man remains a compelling manifesto for social change. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

Introduction
PART ONE
Dedication
Preface to the English Edition
Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens by the National Assembly of France
Observations on the Declaration of Rights
Miscellaneous Chapter
Conclusion
PART TWO - Combining Principle and Practice
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Of Society and Civilisation
Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments
Of the Old and New Systems of Government
Of Constitutions
Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe, interspersed with Miscellaneous Observations
Appendix