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A Letter to Sir Samuel Shepherd, Knt., His Majesty's Attorney General Upon the Subject of His Prosecutions of Richard Carlile, for Publishing Paine's Age of Reason

A Letter to Sir Samuel Shepherd, Knt., His Majesty's Attorney General Upon the Subject of His Prosecutions of Richard Carlile, for Publishing Paine's Age of Reason

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Trials (Blasphemy)Great BritainBlasphemyPaine, Thomas, 1737-1809. Age of reasonShepherd, Samuel, Sir, 1760-1840
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Philosophy & EthicsReligion/Spirituality/ParanormalLaw & Criminology

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In a time marked by fierce debates over freedom of expression and the role of government in regulating thought, "A Letter to Sir Samuel Shepherd, Knt., His Majesty's Attorney General Upon the Subject of His Prosecutions of Richard Carlile, for Publishing Paine's Age of Reason" emerges as a pivotal document. This anonymous treatise confronts the implications of prosecuting individuals for disseminating radical ideas, spotlighting the tension between unalienable rights and state authority. It meticulously critiques the legal framework surrounding censorship, urging readers to consider the broader consequences of such actions. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work challenges its audience to reflect on the enduring struggle for intellectual freedom in society.

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