Thomas Paine's Rights of Man

In this engaging audiobook, Christopher Hitchens explores Thomas Paine's seminal work, The Rights of Man, first published in 1791. Arising from Paine’s response to Edmund Burke's critique of the French Revolution, the text fervently defends individual rights and critiques monarchy while outlining principles for a successful republic, such as public education and social welfare. Celebrated and controversial since its release, Hitchens highlights how Paine's revolutionary ideas continue to resonate, establishing The Rights of Man as a foundational philosophy for modern democracies, particularly in the United States.