Civil Disobedience and Other Essays

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Summary: Begone Socrates...
Review: This book is not only great unto itself, but it is a phenominal counterpoint to Socrates' Crito. Socrates speaks about our supposed contractual duty to obey the law, no matter what the laws say; Thoreau stands for no such thing. We would never buy into anything that aimed to harm us, and this book explores such a notion.

On its own, this book is fantastic. Coupled with the Crito, you get an interesting look at whether or not civil disobedience is acceptable.

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Summary: Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Review: Thoreau eloquently yet clearly reveals a morality and integrity sorely lacking in our modern world. It was a joy to read. I highly recommend these beautiful philosophical musings of a man whose example is extraordinary.

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Summary: I am confused and need to answer questions for school on Civ
Review: Who can answer this: What paradoxical discovery did Thoreau make during his night in jail that made him lose all his remaining respect for the state?