Origin of the Phrase "Common Sense" - It's Older Than You Think!

Nov 4, 2022 · 8m 25s
Origin of the Phrase "Common Sense" - It's Older Than You Think!
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In this episode you discover: - The original meaning of "common sense" and how that meaning changed over time; - The powerful impact of the "Common Sense" pamphlets on the...

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In this episode you discover:

- The original meaning of "common sense" and how that meaning changed over time;

- The powerful impact of the "Common Sense" pamphlets on the American Revolution;

- The surprising home country of the "Common Sense" pamphlets author Thomas Paine;

- Opinions about how common "common sense" is; and,

- More interesting history tidbits related to the phrase "common sense".
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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References:

Definition of "common sense" in Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20sense.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Common sense" in Phrase Finder. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/common-sense.html

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., "Common Sense Is Neither Common nor Sense" in "Psychology Today" online. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201107/common-sense-is-neither-common-nor-sense
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Technical information:

Recording and editing done with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Thomas Paine, American Revolution, England,
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