
Henry David Thoreau
19th-century American philosopher, essayist, and naturalist known for his book Walden and essay on civil disobedience.
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Jun 4, 2016 • 25min
Episode #083 ... Henry David Thoreau
Today we take a look at Henry David Thoreau's views on the individual, society and civil disobedience. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2024 • 16min
Thoreau Spends One Night In Jail (1846)
Henry David Thoreau, an influential transcendentalist author, is celebrated for his literary works like 'Walden' and his essay on civil disobedience. In this discussion, he recounts his brief incarceration for refusing to pay a poll tax, highlighting his commitment to anti-slavery activism. The conversation dives into the complexity of individual moral agency versus societal norms, the profound impact of his philosophy on future leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., and his personal reflections on life while contemplating nature at Walden Pond.