Discussion Questions
A dozen questions from Making Global Sense to open conversations in book clubs and academic courses along with serving as a starting place for personal reflections.
Why Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine’s pivotal 1776 essay, Common Sense, swung public opinion in favor of the the American Revolution, which likely would have failed without his writings. He used logic and reason to argue for freedom from kings in favor of a democratic republic. Common Sense shifted the course of human events. The right book at the right time. the pamphlet voiced in plain terms the big ideas of The Enlightenment, a philosophical and political movement in Europe and America. Rejecting centuries of absolute despotism, Enlightenment writers like Locke and Rousseau and Paine mapped out the rational basis f0r freedom and democracy. Their views on natural rights and natural law inspired the American Revolution, French Revelation and most revolutions ever since around… Read More »Why Thomas Paine
Frankfurt Book Fair
Create anything Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.
Making Global Sense named a finalist for Montaigne Medal
Making Global Sense on March 1 was named a finalist for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Awards’ Montaigne Medal for “the most thought-provoking book.” The award winner will be announced this spring. Michel Eyquem, Sieur de Montaigne, was a 16th century writer of the French Renaissance renown for his essays that combined philosophical insights with memoir and anecdotes. Because Making Global Sense likewise blends essay and memoir, recognition for the Montaigne Medal is especially meaningful.
