Past Present Future History of Ideas 3: Thoreau
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Dec 27, 2023 This podcast explores Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' and his resistance against slavery and unjust wars. It discusses his views on democracy, majority opinion, and the importance of individual conscience. The speakers also delve into Thoreau's beliefs on climate change, institutional failure, and the world consumed by news and noise. They examine his actions in protesting slavery and awakening his fellow citizens, highlighting his impact on civil disobedience movements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Thoreau and Montane: Perspectives on Nature and Humanity
01:41 • 13min
Thoreau's Opposition to Slavery and the US-Mexican War
14:33 • 14min
Thoreau's Views on Slavery and Civil Disobedience
28:34 • 11min
Challenging Majority Opinion in a Democratic Society
39:42 • 1min
The Potential Path to Climate Catastrophe and Institutional Failure
41:06 • 2min
A World Consumed by News and Noise
42:36 • 3min
Thoreau's Beliefs and Actions
45:40 • 7min
Waking Up and Washing Your Hands: Thoreau's Intolerable Stance on Fellow Citizens
52:29 • 2min