M. A. Filimonova's monograph is devoted to the study of the role of British intellectuals in the controversy surrounding the American Revolution. The author analyzes the views and arguments of representatives of various spheres of intellectual life in Great Britain — philosophers, scientists, writers and religious figures — on the events related to the struggle of the American colonies for independence. The work examines both supporters of the revolution, such as Joseph Priestley, and its critics, including Jeremy Bentham and Samuel Johnson.