Rights of Man is a classic statement of the belief in humanity's potential to change the world for the better. Published as a reply to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, it differs from that great work in every relevant respect. Where Burke uses the language of the governing classes, Paine writes with the vigour of a self-taught mast-maker and exciseman. With passionate and rapier wit, Paine challenges Burke's assertion that society cannot be judged by rational standards and found wanting.

Rights of Man contains a fully-costed budget, advocating measures such as free education, old age pensions, welfare benefits and child allowance over 100 years before these things were introduced in Britain. It remains a compelling manifesto for social change.

Introduction

PART ONE

　Dedication

　Preface to the English Edition

　Rights of Man

　Declaration of the Rights of Mand of Citizens by the National Assembly of France

　Observations on the Dedaration of Rights

　Miscellanecous Chapter

　Condusion

PART TWO Combining Principle and Practice

　Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Ⅰ Of Society and Civilisation

Ⅱ Of the Origin of the Present Old Govemments

Ⅲ Of the Old and New Systems of Govamment

Ⅳ Of Constitutions

Ⅴ Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe,interpersed with Miscellaneous Observations

Appendix