Parasiting America: The Radical Function of Heterogeneity in Thomas Paine's Early Writings

Thomas Paine developed a philosophy based on heterogeneity in order to bring about a stable but dynamic union in the US. Paine's early writings are examined.

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Published in:Eighteenth-century studies 1992-04, Vol.25 (3), p.331-351
Main Author: Rothenberg, Molly Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil liberties
Enlightenment
Liberalism
Paine, Thomas (1737-1809)
Parasites
Parasitism
Philosophy
Politics
Polities
Radicalism
Self interest
Slavery
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Summary:Thomas Paine developed a philosophy based on heterogeneity in order to bring about a stable but dynamic union in the US. Paine's early writings are examined.
ISSN:0013-2586
1086-315X
DOI:10.2307/2739339