Paragraphs 28-40 give an excellent overview of Thoreau’s idea of civil disobedience. The author says “…the key to Thoreau’s political philosophy is that the individual is the final judge of right and wrong.”(31) In 2-3 paragraphs explain how this reflec
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Paragraphs 28-40 give an excellent overview of Thoreau’s idea of civil disobedience. The author says “…the key to Thoreau’s political philosophy is that the individual is the final judge of right and wrong.”(31) In 2-3 paragraphs explain how this reflects the essence of Thoreau’s idea of an individual’s responsibility in society and relationship to the authority of the state.