Thinker

Thomas Paine

A pamphleteer of the American and French revolutions, Paine defended the rights of man, the republic, and radical social reforms in popular language, spreading democratic ideals among the masses of his time.

1737–1809
Portrait: Thomas Paine
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Thomas Paine positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 61%
Unitary 39%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 84%
Autocracy 16%

Power

Strong - Liberty
Security 24%
Liberty 76%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 21%
Multiculturalism 79%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 34%
Pacifist 66%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 69%
Nationalist 31%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 65%
Private 35%

Control

Balanced
Planning 55%
Free market 45%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 28%
Globalism 73%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 79%
Religious 21%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 68%
Traditionalist 33%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 61%
Biology 39%

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