Common Sense #1

Written by Thomas Paine

Narrated by Timothy Patrick Miller

There are three foundational documents that gave rise to The Republic of the United States of America. Tom Paine’s Common Sense is one.  The other two are The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.  Listen to the ideas that stirred women and men to become a new Republic on the road to freedom for all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Listeners Theatre
• Release date: Jan 1, 1980
• ISBN: 9781509473700

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1736-1809) was an English born American activist, philosopher, and author. Before moving to America, Paine worked as a stay maker, but would often get fired for his questionable business practices. Out of a job, separated from his wife, and falling into debt, Paine decided to move to America for a fresh start. There, he not only made a fresh start for himself, but helped pave the way for others, too. Paine was credited to be a major inspiration for the American Revolution. His series of pamphlets affected American politics by voicing concerns that were not yet intellectually considered by early American society.