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Walden, And On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience

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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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Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2023
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
248
ISBN13
9789357483490
Série
Prvé vydanie
1854
Pôvodný názov
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Hodnotenie
3,85 z 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.