Common Sense (Or Lack Of It) in the 21st Century

Once in a generation an essay is written that can rouse the Inhabitants of America and change our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. This is such an essay. Like his namesake, Paine articulates common sense ideas about science, politics, religion, and psychology, among other things. His belief that "life is adventure" has given him an optimistic outlook on life, despite the world's problems.