Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" argues that individuals should resist unjust laws peacefully and conscientiously. He believed that government often promotes injustice, and citizens have a moral duty to oppose such laws through nonviolent refusal or protest. Thoreau emphasized personal conscience over blind obedience, suggesting that true patriotism involves questioning and resisting wrongdoing, even if it means facing punishment. His ideas have inspired movements for social change, advocating for active, principled resistance as a means to promote justice and morality in society.