Lessons from Walden: Thoreau and the Crisis of American Democracy
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Book Overview Original and passionate, Lessons from Walden presents a wide-ranging inquiry into the nature and implications in the works of Henry David...
Original and passionate, Lessons from Walden presents a wide-ranging inquiry into the nature and implications in the works of Henry David Thoreau.
Henry David Thoreau's works are a backbone of American political philosophy, but how do his ideas translate into the tumultuous modern political landscape? Bob Pepperman Taylor closely examines Walden and Civil Disobedience, focusing on the philosophical questions Thoreau raises. He considers simplicity and the ethics of "voluntary poverty," examines the role conscience plays in democratic policies, and the truth of what "nature" means, and what, if anything, we can learn from it today. By drawing on a wide range of perspectives--from historians, philosophers, and popular media--Taylor breathes new life into Thoreau's work and shows how it is still alive for us today. He allows all sides to have their say, even as he persistently steers the discussion back to a nuanced reading of Thoreau's actual position.
With a tone of friendly urgency, this interdisciplinary tour de force intersects American literature, environmental ethics, and political theory to address the concerns facing the current political landscape and the future of democracy.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 245 | Language: English | Publisher: UNIV OF NOTRE DAME PR | ISBN: 0268107335
FormatHardcover
Pages245
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0268107335
EAN9780268107338
PublisherUNIV OF NOTRE DAME PR
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.14 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.63 Inches
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