Section C — Thematic Essay (30 marks) Write one essay choice (800–1,000 words). Assessments: thesis clarity (8), textual evidence (8), organization (6), originality/insight (6), grammar (2).

"Common Sense" is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, which argues for American independence from Great Britain. The book is considered one of the most influential works of the American Revolution and played a significant role in shaping American thought and politics.

: Swami posits that true knowledge (as found in the Vedas and Upanishads) has been clouded by ritualistic magic and totemic practices that have nothing to do with the actual path of enlightenment. Google Groups Essay: The Logic of Liberation Introduction In the landscape of Indian spiritual literature, Common Sense