A major figure in Western history and u0026 political thought, Paine continues to provoke debate among politicians, activists and u0026 scholars. People of all ideologies are inspired by his defense of the rights and u0026 good sense of ordinary persons, and u0026 critiques of arbitrary power.IntroductionWomen's rightsIndependence, 1775African slavery in AmericaCommon sense Retreat War correspondentThe American crisisGovernment, banks, moneyDeath and taxes First principles of government Rights of man A new inventionThe age of reasonAn explanation Liberty of the pressThe will of Thomas PaineAfter this life