On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

Name: On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
Author: Henry David Thoreau

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

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When does obedience to government become a betrayal of conscience? This provocative essay challenges the legitimacy of majority rule and urges individuals to prioritize moral right over blind compliance, exploring the true purpose and limits of government authority.

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