Cover of On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

Narrated by Jack Shelly

Released
February 28, 2019
Length
1 hr 20 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Audioliterature
"On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau is a compelling essay that explores the moral responsibilities of individuals in relation to government and justice. Thoreau critiques the efficacy of government and emphasizes the importance of personal conscience over legal compliance, arguing that true justice stems from individual integrity. The essay challenges listeners to consider the role of civil disobedience in fostering a more just society, especially amidst the social issues of Thoreau’s time.

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