Inspired by his opposition to slavery, Thoreau presents the theory that "the government is best that governs least."
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Author: Thoreau, Henry DavidSummary:Genre: Political science -
Author: Thoreau, Henry DavidSummary:Walden is a classic of American philosophy that describes Thoreau's concepts of self-reliance and individualism. In "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience," he develops the philosophy of nonviolent...
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Author: Thoreau, Henry DavidSummary:Walden details Henry David Thoreau’s experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond amidst woodland owned by his friend and mentor Ralph...
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Author: Thoreau, Henry DavidSummary:This essay was presented as a lecture by Thoreau in his later years, but only published after his death. It's best known for its quote "In wildness is the preservation of the world...
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Author: Thoreau, Henry DavidSummary:
Naturalist, philosopher, champion of self-reliance and moral independence, Henry David Thoreau remains not only one of our most influential writers but also one of our most contemporary. This...
Genre: Essays