
Episode #083 ... Henry David Thoreau
Philosophize This!
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The Endless Onslaught of the Elements
The most influential idea ven to us by henry david thoreau, an idea that would go on to effect the hunger strikes in india and mahamagondy. He wrote a book called civil disobedience, the opening line of which cites the infamous the government that governs best governs least. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wisest have ever lived a more simple and meagre life than the poor. It wasn't that we should stand against society if it doesn't stand for what's morally right, but how we should go about standing up to society.
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