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The age of reason 1749-1799

The Age of Reason Also known as Rationalism and the Age of Enlightenment Writing Style—pamphlets, autobiographies, essays, and federal documents Time Period: Revolutionary War

Beliefs can arrive at truth by using reason (science and logic) the world operates according to God’s rules Education as the means for self-improvement and progress Appeal to reason would provide solutions for all human problems both of society and the state

Beliefs: Deism People are basically good and perfectible. People can best worship God by helping others.

Authors Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine Patrick Henry

Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Both wrote on ideas and concepts to improve living conditions, to form a new government, and to develop individual minds.

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Appealed to rationalistic principles Man should seek independence in order to restore natural rights taken away by the British. “These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered.” (from Common Sense)

The Boston Tea Party Click to Add Title “No taxation without representation!”

Literature in the Age of Reason Rooted in reality rather than the imagination Social, political, and scientific improvements Pamphlets Pre-war pamphlets preaching independence Post-war pamphlets preaching organization and governing

Literature in the Age of Reason The Federalist Papers by Madison and Hamilton: explain the ideas and concepts behind the Constitution Poetry: unoriginal and imitative of British poets An American masterpiece: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. not like the Puritan narrative/more about self-discovery the “rags to riches” (American Dream) story written with clear, witty prose.

Age of Faith vs. Age of Reason Rationalism Puritanism Truth is sought through the Bible Predestination & Divine Providence Original Sin – man is inherently evil/sinful Truth is sought through science, logic, and reason Man controls his own destiny Man is inherently good

Persuasive Techniques Emotional Appeal: appeals to feelings (fear, anger, or joy) to sway their readers. Logical Appeal: appeals to reason or logic (factual). Call to Action: Encourages readers to do something about an issue Parallelism: Repetition of words, phrases, or sentence structure to emphasize an idea

Persuasive Techniques Aphorism: A brief, pointed statement expressing a wise or clever observation. Examples: No good deed goes unpunished. — Clare Boothe Luce Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view. —Anonymous

Theme Rebellion and Protest Characters, individually or as a group, rebel or protest against injustice and/or unfair treatment or practices.

Persuasive Techniques Chart Examples from Paine Emotional Appeal Logical Appeal Call to Action Aphorism Rebellion and Protest