Part First, 'Of the Rights of Man'
Paine defines natural rights as those appertaining to man in right of his existence, and civil rights as those that belong to man in right of his being a member of society.
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From Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
Paine distinguishes natural rights (inherent to humans as such) from civil rights (which derive from natural rights but require society to secure). Civil rights are natural rights exchanged for collective protection.
Part First, Declaration of the Rights of Man (Articles I-III)
Paine reproduces and endorses the French Declaration: 'Men are born and always continue free and equal in respect of their rights.'
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