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P/P/252. Dissertation. American independence movement: roots and influences of Thomas Paine’s political philosophy

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2005
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The dissertation aims to investigate the contribution of the 18th century philosopher and political figure Thomas Paine to the American War of Independence examining the roots of his political ideology and its influence on the historical development of Europe and the USA. The review of literature touches upon the independence movement in the American colonies, Thomas Paines life and political views, philosophic ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Milton, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, etc. Conclusions are made about the influence of the Enlightenment on the political and liberal mentality of the period.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Thomas Paine, American independence, Enlightenment,

 
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