Dannheisig 1 Jan-Hendrik Dannheisig Susanne Hamscha‚ M.A. Re(dis)covering America: Emerson‚ Thoreau‚ and American Democracy 10 April 2012 Transcendentalism in "Civil Disobedience" Thoreau’s Politics of Individuality and Nature Dannheisig 2 Contents Introduction 1. Transcendentalism a. Nature b. Introspective Conscience and Politics 2. Political Individualism a. Ethical and Political (In)justice b. Critique of Democracy Conclusion Bibliography 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dannheisig 3 Introduction
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Civil disobedience is a mechanism of amendment in the United States‚ in which peaceful resistance fosters social amelioration and promotes political involvement‚ ultimately enhancing the democratic values of a free society. Under the Social Contract Theory‚ free nations are designed to employ governments that protect the natural rights of citizens: life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. Thus‚ these nations are called to create “government[s] of the people‚ by the people‚ for the people
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According to Henry David Thoreau’s Resistance To Civil Government‚ where the term “civil disobedience” was popularized‚ it is “the act of willful resistance‚ achieved by not obeying laws considered to be hypocritical‚” (Grade Saver). Throughout United States history‚ civil disobedience has been one of the most effective ways for the people to achieve desired results in the face of disagreement with the government and laws. Examples of such include Rosa Park’s refusal to move away from her seat at
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“Civil disobedience‚ also known as passive or non-violent resistance‚ is defined as purposely disobeying the law based on moral or political principles.”- Janell Blanco. In a world full of unoriginality and and people only conforming to how everyone else thinks they are supposed to‚ disobedience is a valuable human trait because it helps you grow as a person‚ and it promotes finding your truth path in life. Growing as a person is not easily done. It takes a lot of time and work and figuring things
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Civil disobedience is an active refusal to follow certain laws that have been issued by the government or an occupying power. The idea is that you would be standing against one or maybe even two laws you don’t agree with and not the government as whole. Some of the greatest examples of civil disobedience are the peaceful protests of Dr. Martin Luther King he didn’t agree with some of Americas laws or treatment of humans he wanted equal rights for all. He rallied supporters and was able to give speeches
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According to Irish author Oscar Wilde‚ disobedience is one of man’s greatest virtues. Through this disobedience‚ impacts are made. Often times you can’t get want unless you voice your opinion. Disobedience and rebellion‚ in the right circumstances show signs of true character‚ which is being able to stand up for what you believe in‚ and acting on those words to make a difference. In societies throughout history‚ disobedience advocates for questioning of norms‚ great change such as revolutions‚ and
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techniques work today? Are there leaders that invoke the same ideals? 2. For Gandhi‚ the concept of civil disobedience was extremely important. In what ways is it more powerful than guns? What are it’s drawbacks‚ that is‚ in what types of situations is it not appropriate? 3. Early on‚ Gandhi did support the British war effort. Is this inconsistent with the concept of nonviolent civil disobedience? Why or why not? 4. Gandhi said‚ “English factories make the clothes that make our poverty.”
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it is our duty as civilians in a democracy to make sure the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. While protest and discussion can many times solve political conflicts‚ there are some instances where civil disobedience must be implemented to ensure equality. Civil disobedience
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Civil Disobedience Our nation’s laws have been formed based on civil disobedience. The idea of disobeying laws is what leads to progress being made in our country. When a community of people demonstrate peaceful disobedience‚ it makes the community aware that an unfair or unjust law may need attention. For example‚ women would have never earned the right to vote‚ and the 19th amendment would have never been passed if women had not peacefully protested. Women marched and would hold up signs in
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Civil disobedience is not only good it is a fundamental need for social progression . Without it there would be no change in authority‚ no differences in opinion‚ everyone would look and act the same. Disobedience is a key that unlocks an infinite amount of doors. Once opened that door becomes a portal to pandora’s box. People begin to question the validity of everything they are told‚ the life they grew up to know becomes a stranger to them. Many life changing movements are birthed from disobedience
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