Common Sense

Common Sense is a philosophical treatise written by Jean Meslier, a French Catholic priest who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. In this book, Meslier presents a radical critique of religion, arguing that it is a source of oppression and that reason and science are the only reliable guides to truth. He attacks the notion of God, arguing that it is a human invention designed to justify social hierarchies and control the masses. Meslier also criticizes the Bible and other religious texts, arguing that they are full of contradictions and myths. Instead, he advocates for a secular, humanistic worldview that values reason, equality, and freedom. Common Sense was a controversial work in its time and was only published after Meslier's death. It has since become an important text in the history of atheism and freethought.THIS 290 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Superstition in All Ages, by Jean Meslier. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597946.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.