Thoreau takes us to 19th-century America, where he spent over two years living simply by Walden Pond. It’s part reflection on a simpler life, part critique of materialism. Some parts drag a bit, but overall, it’s worth the read.
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Exploring the search for life's meaning, Thoreau reflects on individual conscience versus unjust laws. He argues that when government mandates uphold injustice, individuals have a moral obligation to resist, even at the risk of imprisonment. His essay on Civil Disobedience emphasizes a higher law that transcends civil authority, advocating for personal integrity over compliance with human law. This collection invites readers to engage with profound philosophical questions about justice and individual responsibility in the face of societal norms.
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Walden, And On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience, Henry David Thoreau
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- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry David Thoreau
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9789357483490
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies, Nature, Philosophical Topics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, USA, 19th century, America, Loneliness, Forests, Experiments (Science), Civilization, Wilderness
- First published
- 1854
- Original title
- Walden; or, Life in the Woods
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
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- Exploring the search for life's meaning, Thoreau reflects on individual conscience versus unjust laws. He argues that when government mandates uphold injustice, individuals have a moral obligation to resist, even at the risk of imprisonment. His essay on Civil Disobedience emphasizes a higher law that transcends civil authority, advocating for personal integrity over compliance with human law. This collection invites readers to engage with profound philosophical questions about justice and individual responsibility in the face of societal norms.