Summary of The Age of Reason Original Edition(Annotated)

The Age of Reason Original Edition (Annotated) by Thomas Paine is an infamous treatise on the concept of reason and its implications for religion and government. Paine argues that religious tradition should not be blindly accepted, and that reason should be used to evaluate facts and make informed decisions. He goes on to criticize organized Christianity for its superstition and irrationality. A major theme throughout the book is Paine's distrust of any organized body of belief and his commitment to freedom of thought and expression. This annotated edition provides an understanding of Paine's detailed style with additional information regarding the people, events, and words he references in his writing.