Short studies on great subjects vs The Age of Reason: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Theology, Christianity, Essays, Philosophy
Short studies on great subjects
There was a time—a time which, measured by the years of our national life, was not so very long ago—when the serious thoughts of mankind were occupied exclusively by religion and politics. The small knowledge which they…
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The Age of Reason
Thomas Paine who was a dynamic philosophical presence in the American Revolution of 1776 wrote his last book in 1795 on an investigation and commentary of organized religion with a focus on Christianity. Paine said that…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Age of Reason is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 7 for Short studies on great subjects.
- The Age of Reason has the widest readership — 55 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Short studies on great subjects | The Age of Reason | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (4) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (19) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (55) |
Reception
| Short studies on great subjects | The Age of Reason | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 55 |
| Editions | 35 | 56 |
| Citations | — | 2 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 5136 |
| Pages | 398 | 95 |