The Nonsense of Common-Sense, 1737-1738 (Classic Reprint)
The Nonsense of Common-Sense, 1737-1738 (Classic Reprint)

Author: Mary Wortley Montagu

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-04

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9780260273260

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Excerpt from The Nonsense of Common-Sense, 1737-1738 I am obliged to the Earl of Harrowby and to the Viscount Sandon for their graciousness in allowing me to consult the Wort ley Papers, of which I am printing, With their permission, the portions relating to the N onsense of common-sense. The Yale University Library and the Bodleian Library have generously allowed me to reprint their copies of this rare periodical. In addition, the British Museum, Columbia University, the New York Public Library, and the Newberry Library have been cour teous and helpful. Professors John Webster Spargo, Ray W. Frantz, T. M. Cranfill, and Miss Miriam Locke have given me the benefit of their painstaking advice. My personal obligation to several other scholars I have indicated in footnotes. And, finally, I am deeply indebted to Professor George Sherburn of Harvard University for his sympathetic encouragement and um failing assistance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Common Sense
Common Sense

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-11

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781724858115

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Common Sense by Thomas Paine Published anonymously in 1776, the year of the American Declaration of Independence, Paine's Common Sense became an immediate best-seller, with fifty-six editions printed in that year alone. It was this pamphlet, more than any other factor, which helped to spark off the movement that established the independence of the United States. From his experience of revolutionary politics, Paine drew those principles of fundamental human rights which, he felt, must stand no matter what excesses are committed to obtain them, and which he later formulated in his Rights of Man. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Austen's Oughts
Austen's Oughts

Author: Karen Valihora

Publisher: University of Delaware Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 0874130824

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The word is all over Jane Austen's novels: what ought to be done, what one ought to say, how one ought to feel (versus how one does feel). When Austen's characters employ an ought, the delicate oscillation between first-and third-person perspectives that marks her prose leads the reader to distinguish between what they say, and what they ought, according to a morally idealized, third-person calculus to mean. But what is the context of this ought? This book situates the disinterested, reflective appeal to moral principle invoked ironically or otherwise in Austen's oughts within the history of thought about judgment in the British eighteenth century. Beginning with Shaftesbury's critique of Locke's account of judgment, successive readings explore the emphasis on disinterest in works by David Hume, Adam Smith, Samuel Richardson, and Sir Joshua Reynolds alongside discussions of Jane Austen's major novels.

Common Sense
Common Sense

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-23

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13:

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An authentic journey in history, and an unforgettable read. Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a book of epic historical importance first published in 1776 at the start of the Revolutionary War. Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition. Synopsis Common Sense is a powerful pamphlet written by Thomas Paine published in 1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to the people in the Thirteen Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine organized moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for an egalitarian government. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation. It was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places. In proportion to the population of the colonies at that time (2.5 million), it had the largest sale and circulation of any book published in American history. Common Sense made public a persuasive and impassioned case for independence, which had not yet been given serious intellectual consideration. Paine connected independence with common opposing Protestant beliefs as a means to present a distinctly American political identity and structured Common Sense as if it were a sermon. A stunning reprint! At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1776 Text 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover White Paper

Common Sense (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
Common Sense (100 Copy Collector's Edition)

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher: Royal Classics

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781772268416

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Common Sense advocates independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Thomas Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously in 1776, at the start of the American Revolution, and became an immediate sensation.

Common Sense
Common Sense

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves-and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives-and destroyed them.Published anonymously in 1776, six months before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a radical and impassioned call for America to free itself from British rule and set up an independent republican government.Savagely attacking hereditary kingship and aristocratic institutions, Paine urged a new beginning for his adopted country in which personal freedom and social equality would be upheld and economic and cultural progress encouraged. His pamphlet was the first to speak directly to a mass audience-it went through fifty-six editions within a year of publication-and its assertive and often caustic style both embodied the democratic spirit he advocated, and converted thousands of citizens to the cause of American independence.

Common Sense: Special Edition
Common Sense: Special Edition

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-19

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781717071965

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Enormously popular and widely read pamphlet, first published in January of 1776, clearly and persuasively argues for American separation from Great Britain and paves the way for the Declaration of Independence. This highly influential landmark document attacks the monarchy, cites the evils of government and combines idealism with practical economic concerns.We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Common Sense (100 Copy Limited Edition)
Common Sense (100 Copy Limited Edition)

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher: SF Classic

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781772268027

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Common Sense advocates independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Thomas Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously in 1776, at the start of the American Revolution, and became an immediate sensation.

Common Sense (Global Classics)
Common Sense (Global Classics)

Author: Thomas Paine

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-11

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781978159471

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Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775-76 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Written in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution, and became an immediate sensation.It was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places. In proportion to the population of the colonies at that time (2.5 million), it had the largest sale and circulation of any book published in American history. As of 2006, it remains the all-time best selling American title, and is still in print today. Common Sense made public a persuasive and impassioned case for independence, which before the pamphlet had not yet been given serious intellectual consideration. He connected independence with common dissenting Protestant beliefs as a means to present a distinctly American political identity, structuring Common Sense as if it were a sermon. Historian Gordon S. Wood described Common Sense as "the most incendiary and popular pamphlet of the entire revolutionary era".