Civil Disobedience, Paperback/Henry David Thoreau

Descriere

Sparked by Thoreau's outrage at American slavery and the American-Mexican war, Civil Disobedience is a call for every citizen to value his conscience above his government. Within this 19th century essay, Thoreau explains government of any sort - including democracy - does not possess more wisdom or justice than its individual citizens, and that it is every citizen's responsibility to avoid acquiescence. More than an essay, Civil Disobedience is a call to action for all citizens to refuse to participate in, or encourage in any way, an unjust institution.

Despre autor

Henry David Thoreau

scriitor american (1817-1862)

Henry David Thoreau, având numele la naștere David Henry Thoreau, a fost un filozof american, eseist, scriitor, naturalist, transcendentalist, critic al taxelor și al progresului.