John Dalrymple wrote many spiritual classics, all stemming from his conviction that prayer is the most important element in Christian living. In this beautiful reissue of his bestselling Simple Prayer, he writes explicitly on prayer, teaching that the simple silent prayer of contemplation is attainable for anyone who seeks to try. What unfolds is a mature yet accessible consideration of all aspects of prayer and how it connects with politics, liberation, poverty, spiritual reading andthe e...

In "The Proper Limits of the Government's Interference with the Affairs of the East-India Company," Earl of John Dalrymple Stair navigates the complexities of colonial governance, offering a meticulous examination of the relationship between the British government and the East India Company during the late 17th century. Using a blend of legal analysis and political philosophy, Dalrymple delves into the intricacies of imperial oversight, advocating for defined boundaries that respect both t...

My Own Lifeby David HumeIT Is difficult for a man to speak long of himself without Vanity; therefore, I shall be short. It may be thought an instance of vanity that I pretend at all to write my life; but this Narrative shall contain little more than the History of my Writings; as, indeed, almost all my life has been spent in Literary pursuits and occupations. The first success of most of my writings was not such as to be an object of vanity.

Paine advocates the use of taxation to fund a universal old-age and disability pension, as well as a fixed sum to be paid to all citizens on reaching maturity.

A Calm Address To Our America Colonies is an impassioned plea and argument by John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, for the people of America to submit to their 'mother country', and to cease from revolutionary attitudes and actions. In this fascinating history piece, Wesley argues against democracy and republics, suggesting that they bring about despotism and anarchy, and presents his arguments that it is unwise, illegal and immoral for the colonists to continue to fight for independence...

In "Thoughts upon the African Slave Trade," John Newton offers a profound and introspective examination of the moral implications of the transatlantic slave trade. Written in a confessional and reflective prose style, Newton's narrative is imbued with a deep sense of remorse, stemming from his own past as a slave trader. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a moral treatise, situating itself in a burgeoning abolitionist discourse that called for the reevaluation of inhumane practi...

In "Enfranchisement of Women," Harriet Taylor Mill argues fervently for the political and social rights of women, situating her discourse within the broader context of liberal thought and utilitarian philosophy. The work is characterized by its lucid style and a compelling blend of moral reasoning and empirical evidence, reflecting the emerging feminist movements of the 19th century. Mill challenges existing societal norms while articulating a vision of equality that is both radical and re...

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an author, pamphleteer, radical, inventor, intellectual, revolutionary, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He has been called "a corsetmaker by trade, a journalist by profession, and a propagandist by inclination." Born in Thetford, in the English county of Norfolk, Paine emigrated to the British American colonies in 1774 in time to participate in the American Revolution. His principal contributions were the powerful, widely read pamphlet "Co...

In "Law and Authority," Peter Kropotkin eloquently critiques the interrelation between legal systems and state power, positing that law, rather than being a neutral arbiter of justice, often serves to perpetuate authority and oppression. Kropotkin's literary style is marked by a sharp analytical approach blended with impassioned rhetoric, drawing on historical and contemporary examples to elucidate his anarchist philosophy. Published during the late 19th century, a time of intense politica...

In the old age of his intellect (which at this point seemed to taste a little of decrepitude), Strauss declared 1 that the doctrine of immortality has recently lost the assistance of a passable argument, inasmuch as it has been discovered that the stars are inhabited; for where, he asks, could room now be found for such a multitude of souls? Again, in view of the current estimates of prospective population for this earth, some people have begun to entertain alarm for the probable condition of...

"A modest proposal" or “A modest proposal for preventing the children of poor people from being a burthen to their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the public” is a satire (or a satirical essay) written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. In this essay, Swift suggests fighting poverty, hunger, and disenfranchisement in Ireland by having the poor families sell their new born babies as food items to the rich. If one is surprised by the outlandishness of the proposal today, one ca...

The book has an active table of contents for easy access to each volume and section of the following titles by Thomas Paine: 1. ON THE PROPRIETY OF BRINGING LOUIS XVI TO TRIAL 2. REASONS FOR PRESERVING THE LIFE OF LOUIS CAPET 3. SHALL LOUIS XVI HAVE RESPITE? 4. APPEAL TO THE CONVENTION 5. THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ENGLISH SYSTEM OF FINANCE 6. AGRARIAN JUSTICE Thomas Paine was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was ...