Walden Questions on Transcendentalism
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What was Thoreau's view on the government's role?
Thoreau believed that the best government is one that governs least, as articulated in his essay "Civil Disobedience." As a Transcendentalist, he emphasized following personal conscience over...
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What does Thoreau mean by "the universe constantly and obediently answers to our conceptions"?
Thoreau's statement reflects a key Transcendentalist belief that the universe aligns with individual aspirations. He suggests that as a self-reliant person sets their path, nature will support it,...