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Thomas Paine

The Age Of Reason

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1794

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason garners mixed reviews: praised for its clear, rational critique of organized religion and promotion of deism, it also faces criticism for perceived oversimplification and historical inaccuracies. While some appreciate its bold, provocative stance, others find it repetitive and lacking theological nuance. Overall, it remains a significant, though polarizing, Enlightenment work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Age Of Reason?

A reader who enjoys The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine is likely an enthusiast of Enlightenment philosophy, rationalism, and religious critique. Comparable to fans of Voltaire's Candide and John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, they appreciate works questioning established dogmas and advocating for intellectual liberty.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Religion / Spirituality
Science / Nature
Period
Age of Enlightenment
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Genre
Philosophy
Classic Fiction