The book delves into the principles of democracy, advocating for equal rights for all citizens and critiquing the injustices perpetuated by monarchies and aristocracies.
The Age of Reason is an influential work by Thomas Paine that follows in the tradition of eighteenth-century British deism, and challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible.
The document denounced British rule and, through its immense popularity, contributed to stimulating the American Revolution. The second edition was published soon thereafter.