History of Ideas 3: Thoreau
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Thoreau's Opposition to Slavery and the US-Mexican War
This chapter explores Thoreau's vehement opposition to slavery and the US-Mexican war, highlighting the interconnectedness of these issues and their implications for American society. Thoreau argues that accepting Texas as part of the United States would promote slavery and perpetuate future conflicts. He challenges the idea that majority opinion is always right in a democracy and emphasizes the importance of individual conscience and dissent.
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