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- Comparison of Thomas Paine's "Age of Reason" and "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen HawkingThomas Paine described Nature as "God's Book". What do notions of progress in his "Age of Reason" have in common with Stephen Hawking's in "A Brief History of Time"?
Thomas Paine: A Punk Rocker in KnickersHe helped rally the spirit of revolution in the colonies before ware was declared. He was an anti-establishment subversive thinker. He was punk rock almost 200 years before the term was even coined.- Thomas Paine: The Real Father of the United StatesThis is a one-man show that is perfect for history classes and history lessons. You might want to make sure Glenn Beck gets a copy of it because his view of Thomas Paine is considerably different from the truth. Which is contained herein.
Thomas Paine Gave America Some Common SenseThomas Paine, author of the pamphlet Common Sense, is remembered, not just for his revolutionary ideas, but for his his ability to persuade the reader with his practicality and simple eloquence.- Life and Political Writings of Thomas PaineMany pundits claim him and his ideas. But are they portraying the true Paine?
Thomas Paine - an American Liberal LionOn this July 4th, 2009, America is facing a crisis... Once again, these are the times that try men's souls, and Thomas Paine is one again the man to look to for guidance.- All About Thomas Paine, Revolutionary EssayistThomas Paine is best known in American history as the individual who started the Revolutionary War and inspired the Declaration of Independence. Learn how this revolutionary essayist held international prestige and served his fellow man.
- Common Sense and Thomas PaineIn early American history, Thomas Paine produced Common Sense which became a literary spark to the American Revolution.
- Best Fourth of July, Independence Day RecipesThis articles gives recipes for Fourth of July, Independence Day and links to historic cookbooks for early American cookery.
The Ideas and Theories of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Paine and Malcolm X: Three Prominent Thinkers, One Great TheoryThis article is on the ideas that Paine, X, on Rousseau had and how they are alike.- Thomas Paine: Founding Father Who Today Would Be Branded UnpatrioticFred Thompson's very first campaign speech reiterated Bush's belief that being against the President is the same thing as being for the terrorists. Dissent created America. The stifling of dissent is a sure sign that those in power aren't confident in their own beliefs.
- The Writings of Thomas PaineA timeline of Thomas Paine's writings, paired with political and social views of the writer.
- Thomas Paine - The First American Blogger Helps Start a New NationIn February of 1776 a young immigrant full of passion and ideas writes his first pamphlet (blog?) called Common Sense. His is a direct challenge on British authority and a call for a new nation born in the concepts of freedom, equality, and independence.
- Biography of Thomas PaineThe biography of the man who should be considered among the ranks of the founding fathers.
- A Synthesis of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"A research paper I worked on. I analyzed Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
- Thomas Paine, America and the City on the HillThomas Paine views America not as a City of God, but as a City of Man. He was not alone in that view among America's architects.
- The Methods of Thomas Paine and Jonathan Edwards: Searching for a Spiritual ConnectionTwo famous early American writers worked in vastly different ways to bring their intended audience to a greater and more personal understanding of God.
Thomas Paine: The Power of the PenA look at founding father and controversial idealist, Thomas Paine.- Spiritual WritingsThis article is my sprititual writing about my human understanding of personal spirituality
- Avoiding Fallacious Arguments when Using an Appeal to Authority in Your WritingAppealing to authority when you write carries with it certain bombs that need to be carefully tiptoed around.
- What Are You Reading? March 10, 2010I describe what I am reading this week
What to Do when a Dead Beheaded French Revolutionary Walks into Your Room in the Middle of the NightFantasia or perhaps Hayzi Fantayzee regrouping to sing Shiny, Shiny at the masquerade ball held in honor of Pres. Chuck Norris.- America's Most Villainous HeroesThe names Carnegie, Rockefeller, Morgan and Vanderbilt should be hung on a wall of shame, rather than be heroes that students are urged to look up to.
- A Declaration for LibertyThis piece is inspired by "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine & is written in 1700's-style genre. It's a patriotic and freedom-seeking piece. Provoking the question, "Is this the America we know today (still)?"