Thoreau's civil disobedience

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gptkbp:author gptkb:Henry_David_Thoreau
gptkbp:contains arguments for civil disobedience
gptkbp:criticism gptkb:the_Mexican-American_War
slavery
gptkbp:discusses moral obligation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thoreau's civil disobedience
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Gandhi
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkbp:inspiration environmental movements
gptkbp:isActiveIn sociological studies
gptkbp:isAvailableIn public domain
gptkbp:isCitedIn legal discussions
gptkbp:isConsidered a precursor to modern civil rights movements
a_classic_of_American_literature
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn political science literature
gptkbp:isNotableFor its literary style
its philosophical depth
its historical context
its impact on democracy
its relevance today
its exploration of justice
its critique of capitalism
its exploration of ethics
its impact on political thought
its philosophical inquiries
its influence on literature
its philosophical arguments
its impact on future generations
its examination of power dynamics
its advocacy for justice
its exploration of freedom
its advocacy for social change
its emphasis on morality
its philosophical legacy
its call for individual conscience
its call for personal responsibility
its challenge to authority
its challenge to social norms
its critique of government
its exploration of civil rights
its relevance in contemporary society
its role in shaping activism
its_role_in_American_history
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:American_transcendentalism
gptkbp:isReferencedIn social movements
gptkbp:isStudiedIn philosophy courses
gptkbp:isUsedBy activists
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gptkbp:majorIndustry individual resistance to civil government
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:Alden,_Beardsley,_and_Co.
gptkbp:publishedIn 1849
English
gptkbp:relatedTo nonviolent resistance
gptkbp:translatedInto multiple languages