# The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): The Rights of Man

**Author:** Thomas Paine
**Tags:** France, Political science, Great Britain, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. Reflections on the revolution in France, 1760-1820
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

In this pivotal volume, Thomas Paine masterfully champions the principles of liberty, equality, and government by the consent of the governed. Published between 1791 and 1792, and a direct rebuttal to Edmund Burke’s critique of the French Revolution, this collection includes Paine’s seminal work, *Rights of Man*. Here, Paine articulates a passionate defense of popular sovereignty and individual freedoms, arguing against the inherent injustices of hereditary rule and aristocratic privilege. He lays out a compelling vision for a society founded on natural rights and a representative system, challenging the established political orders of his era. This profound work explores the foundations of civil government and advocates for necessary political reform, making it an enduring cornerstone of Enlightenment thought and modern democratic philosophy.