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📘 Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

Published by Henry David Thoreau, *Civil Disobedience* presents a concise argument that individuals should refuse to comply with laws that contravene moral conscience. The essay, grounded in philosophical reflection, has become a foundational text for social science and American literary studies, illustrating how personal ethics can inform public policy and civic engagement.

First publish date: 1849

Genre: Philosophy/Ethics

Authors: Henry David Thoreau

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