> that doesn't devolve into lunacy I mean he did literally dissolve into lunacy. He also was shunned for his "blasphemous" views on the role of the church. H

> that doesn't devolve into lunacy I mean he did literally dissolve into lunacy. He also was shunned for his "blasphemous" views on the role of the church. He died in penury, and largely in disgrace. But, he should be read more, the rights of man is surprisingly readable, especially given the time and subject matter.