It's a question that's difficult to answer, What Is Common Sense?

After I started my podcast using the theme "Common Sense", some people were critical. Some said common sense is code for not doing enough research. Some even accused me of not having common sense.

So I started asking people, what is common sense? The answers were all over the place. There were as many different answers as people I asked. It dawned on me, people really have no idea what common sense is. If you ever watch the news or scroll through social media you probably know what I'm talking about.

In the beginning I defined common sense as the ability to use logic and reason. But that's too vague and I set out to examine what it really means. I decided to publish it in a short book I call, How To Get Common Sense Even If You Don't Know What It Is.

Today I want to share some of the insights from that book.

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Here is a quick summary of Common Sense by Thomas Paine.

If you’ve ever tried to read it you know that it was written in Old English, and it’s nearly impossible to understand. Because of that, I’m be reading from the translated version re-written in modern English. If you want to fully understand Common Sense by Thomas Paine the modern English version is by far the best way to read it. If you’re interested in the full text, it’s available in eBook, print or, if you prefer, audio book. The book is available on Amazon HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Sense-Originally-Written-Thomas-ebook/dp/B07JM338N1/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1SMVOZ3KNHXM4&keywords=common+sense+thomas+paine&qid=1552145121&s=gateway&sprefix=common%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-14

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From Common Sense by Thomas Paine, THOUGHTS ON THE PRESENT STATE OF AMERICAN AFFAIRS

What Thomas Paine thought about the state of American affairs 250 years ago when he wrote Common Sense, and what we can learn from that today.

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Read:  Thomas Paine: State of American Affairs https://thebookoncommonsense.com/2019/03/02/thomas-paine-state-of-american-affairs/

From Common Sense by Thomas Paine, OF MONARCHY AND HEREDITARY SUCCESSION

Men were originally created equal, and that quality could only be destroyed by some subsequent circumstance. That some people are rich and some are poor is explainable even though it follows misery and oppression. Selfish preservation is what keeps a man from being so poor he's destitute, but it's also what makes him fearful of taking the risks needed to be wealthy.

1. The problem of kings, authoritarian government and what we can learn from that today.

2. This also includes a fantastic history of government. Understanding this history puts a lot of modern issues into perspective.

3. All of this also reflects the influence of God and religion on government and politics.

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Read:  Kings, Authoritarian Government & What We Can Learn From It Today https://thebookoncommonsense.com/2019/02/24/kings-authoritarian-government-what-we-can-learn-from-it-today/

Thomas Paine begins Common Sense with a letter. It’s a message to the American people. It’s quite possibly one of the most profound letters ever written. How is it relevant today?

Addresses the issue of division.Uses reason to validate the other side.Lays out a simple truth everyone can understand.

Then he makes the basis for his argument, principles. He identifies the importance of those principles. "The matters affecting America are important to all of humanity. Many of these issues have ramifications and rely on principles that affect people around the world."

The future of America is in large part the future of the world. It’s a responsibility we would do well remember.

Read: Common Sense by Thomas Paine In Modern English

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Common Sense by Thomas Paine in a language you can understand. If you've ever tried to read it you know what I'm talking about. It was one of, if not the most influential books in American history. But it was written over 200 years ago and the old English it's written in, is nearly impossible to understand.

You have to read everything five times to make any sense of it and even then, you’re lucky if you understand it. There’re words we don’t use any more. The speaking style is basically backwards how we speak now, and the whole thing, is written in run on sentences. Try reading that. Try reading a book that completely turns up side down the way you would normally speak, with words sprinkled in that you don’t know the meaning of, all written in sentences as long as a paragraph.  

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Why is Common Sense by Thomas Paine still important today? It was written over 200 years ago to address the issue of independence from Britain. Why is it still important in American government and politics today?

Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense before we we're even a country. At its core it was a call for independence from Britain, but it was also a book about freedom and the proper construction of government. It's a philosophical debate. Because of that, not everybody’s going to understand or agree with it. But, it will expose the underlying problems that we see in politics today. To understand the relevance of Common Sense, it’s critical to understand why it was so important in the first place.

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“Every society is a blessing, but government, even at its best, is nothing more than a necessary evil.”

What Thomas Paine wrote in common Sense, attacking the issues to bring unity in a time of great division, defining the origins of government and mapping out the case for a proper government was government was profound. And, it remains profound today.

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Read: Thomas Paine On The Origin And Rise Of Government https://thebookoncommonsense.com/2018/12/21/thomas-paine-on-the-origin-and-rise-of-government/

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Why was Common Sense important? Common Sense defined American history, but it also defined American principles. It not only defines those principles but thoroughly and rationally explains why they are important. For that reason it is valuable reading for anyone. At its core Common Sense is a compelling call for independence from Britain but by the time Common Sense was originally published the revolutionary war was well under way. So why was this book so important much less even needed if the country had already declared war? 

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Common Sense by Thomas Paine. It was a little book, one little book that changed the world. How's that happen? How could one little book make have such a big impact? The book in case you don’t know is Common Sense by Thomas Paine. What was so profound about it?

Maybe you never heard of Common Sense by Thomas Paine but that doesn’t change the fact that it remains today the bestselling American title of all time. What was it about? Why was it so important? How did it impact America? And, why would anybody care today?

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