32. Thomas Paine on Tyranny from Unpacking Ideas

32. Thomas Paine on Tyranny

1 hour 14 minutes Posted Dec 21, 2023 at 5:33 pm.

Introduction

Historical Context of Common Sense

Thomas Paine’s Background

The Differences Between Society and Government

Government as a Necessary Evil

Anti-Monarchy Sentiments in The Old Testament

Parallels Between The 12 Tribes of Israel and The 13 American Colonies

The Origins of Kings

Paine’s Critiques of Hereditary Succession

Paine’s Critiques of Constitutional Monarchy

The Disease of Monarchy

Paine’s Ad Hominem Attacks

The Present State of American Affairs

Why Separation from England is Necessary

England as “The Mother Country”

Why America Doesn’t Need England for Protection

Why America Doesn’t Need England for Trade

Logistical Nightmare of Communication with England

Why Now is the Time for Separation

The Paradoxical Correlation between a Nation’s Population and Military Size

“Relapse More Wretched Than the First”

Paine’s Ideas in What an American Government Should Look Like

America’s Naval Potential

Paine’s Call to Unite America

The Impact of “Common Sense”

Wrapping Up/Outro

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In this episode we unpack "Common Sense" by English-American Political Activist Thomas Paine.

This Books Explores...

The Functions of Society and Government

The Evils of Monarchy

The Path Forward for the American Colonies

Links to Reading & Articles mentioned

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

*note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode!

Host: Zach Stehura ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UnpackingIdeas.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest: Jared Shoup

Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Polyenso⁠⁠⁠⁠

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