Natural Rights of Man

Paine argues that all men are born with inherent, inalienable rights such as liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression, which form the foundation of legitimate government.

Paine insisted on surrounding individual rights with a Declaration of Rights, not to be invaded by any government, rooted in Quaker belief in universal brotherhood and equality.

Paine argues that all men are born with natural rights that cannot be alienated by any government.

Paine argues that rights are inherent to all individuals, not granted by governments or hereditary succession.

Paine presents his work in defense of the principles of freedom, directly invoking the concept of universal Rights of Man.