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Taking an 19th Century Approach Toward Modern Day Personal Finance -- Part IIIAs I conclude this three part essay regarding Thoreau's views on economy, I will take a look at some of Thoreau's thoughts upon shelter, homes, and possessions.
Taking an 19th Century Approach Toward Modern Day Personal Finance -- Part III continue my sorting of Thoreau's thoughts on economy with a review of some of his ideas pertaining to employment, the ideas of what others conceive of as 'Å"good' and clothing.
Taking an 19th Century Approach Toward Modern Day Personal Finance -- Part IIt is not my intent here to expound upon Thoreau's views, as I feel they speak plainly enough on their own. The views of this economizing, and at times, self-sustaining man, may be far more insightful and ahead of their time than most of us realize.
Better Government Through the Eyes of Thoreau and DouglassFrederick Douglass and Henry David Thoreau both rallied for a better government in a tumultuous time in American history.- Martin Luther King and Henry David Thoreau on InjusticeThis essay compares Martin Luther King's view on injustice to Henry David Thoreau's view. It also discusses the film Mississippi Burning and the murder of Emmett Till as scenes of injustice.
- Thoreau's Work as it Relates to American LiteratureA review of Thoreau's work as it relates to American Literature.
Henry David Thoreau's Place in American Conservation HistoryHenry David Thoreau would make his mark on environmental thought with his 1854 masterpiece "Walden." Thoreau's words inspired several prominent naturalists, who in turn, influenced policy-makers. 50 years later, the Conservation Movement in America began.- Best Books About Henry David Thoreau's Influence on EnvironmentalismHenry David Thoreau inspired the early Conservation Movement and is considered one of the first American environmentalists. Here are the best books that offer commentary on Thoreau's influence on environmentalism.
- "Civil Disobedience" and ProtestingIs it ever alright for the law to call protests illegal?
- Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Civil DisobedienceI relate a story about what happened one night when Thoreau was in jail
Miracle in a SeedThis is a discussion and review of "Faith In a Seed." I share insights on my own experiences with nature.- Preserving History; An Interview with Jay LukeAn interview with Author and Illustrator Jay Luke.
- Why Thoreau LivedDiscusses the concepts found in the second chapter of Henry David Thoreau's most famous work, Walden, which relate to time, nature and how to refocus one's life onto what is most important.
- Playscript Analysis: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Jerome Lawerence and Robert E. LeeAn analytical overview of the play
- Teaching Bartleby, the Scrivener: Applying the Argument of Resistance to Civil GovernmentViewing Bartleby, the Scrivener through the lens of Thoreau gives the mysterious Bartleby quite a bit a depth.
- A Reading Response to "Civil Disobedience."We had to read Henry David Thoreau very well known essay "Civil Disobedience" for my class. This paper is my summary, evaluation, and personal thoughts on the subject matter.
- Analysis of Wakefulness in Walden by Henry David ThoreauThis essay examines what Thoreau means by "To be awake is to be alive" in his essay Walden.
- My Walden PondJust as Thoreau found respite and tranquility in Walden Pond, I have peace and comfort in music. Music is everything to me.
- Overview of "Walden," by Henry David Thoreau"Walden" is a book which has influenced many thinkers throughout the years. His readable and poetic prose has touched the hearts and minds of numerous generations.
- What Does Thoreau's Essay "Civil Disobedience" Have to Teach Us Today?Although it was written more than 150 years ago, "Civil Disobedience" still has many lessons to teach us today. This is an essay which has already profoundly changed societies, and it will continue to do so.
- The Poetry of Henry ThoreauWhile known for his insightful prose, Henry David Thoreau was also a perceptive poet.
- A Look at Thoreau's Simplicity of Life from WaldenHow does modern man complicate life and how to return to really satisfying living.
- An Evaluation of the Philosophy of ThoreauA look at Thoreau's philosophy applied to today's world as well as compared to a biblical world view.
Who was Henry David Thoreau's Intended Audience when He Wrote Walden?Did Thoreau write Walden to appeal to young bachelors who do not want to settle down and get married? The answer lies within the pages of Walden, .- A Slightly Hysterical Take on Thoreau's WaldenThoreau is looking for is for people to open their eyes and see the world around them, to revel in it, to laugh at the small things of life.
Green Living in Thoreau's Walden and the Balance of Nature & IndustryWhile the Transcendentalist Movement taught a simpler way of life, Thoreau's "Walden" showed examples of conflict in balancing nature with the growing Industrial Revolution of the time. That balance is one of the world's biggest challenges today...- A Further Understanding of Thoreau's WaldenAn explanation on the symbolism of the pod in the novel, as well as how to read the novel for meaning.
- Lessons OnTranscendentalismA didactic understanding of the views of Transcendentalism, as well as the future implications of the 19th century creation. In addition to this, it is a lesson plan that could be used by anyone who is teaching the idea.
- Walden's UtopiaA relation to how Walden Pond and Thoreau's Experience ties into a sense of place.
Walden or Life in the Woods: Walden Pond Chapter OutlookThis is not necessarily a summary of the book but the powerful message that Thoreau puts into each chapter.- Thoreau's View on LifeThoreau had interesting views on life.
- How Can Walden Change Our Lives?Looking at what "Walden" had to say about life, and how we can apply that to our lives.
- Thoreau: His Beliefs and Transcendentalism's TenetsHenry David Thoreau writes Walden as one prescription for living. He emphasizes many things including the need for self-contemplation and the importance of nature.
- Analysis of Walden by ThoreauI think Thoreau is mainly discussing how material goods, and the work it takes to achieve the possession of these goods, takes up most of the time that a natural societal man would have to contemplate his own mental improvement.
- The Role of Women in LiteratureExamining the role women play in literature, especially when Nature and not Industry & Technology are the focus.
- Urbanism Vs. Ruralism in Ecological FictionThe centuries have proven that societies of nature or societies of advancement are two conflicting ideals. As long as life has existed, man has had a one-sided relationship with nature. Man has gone from adapting...
- Walden by ThoreauAn in-depth literary analysis of "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau, written for my American Literature I course in 2005.
- The Individual Vs. Change in Bartolome De Las Casas' The Very Brief Relation of the Devastation of the IndiesBartolomé De Las Casas' "...Devastation of the Indies" describes atrocities by religious fanatics while Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" portrays the individualist struggling against modern industry.
- An Analysis of Henry David Thoreau's Perspective on Classic LiteratureA literary analysis of the chapter "Reading" in Henry David Thoreau's classic, "Walden," with emphasis on the purpose of reading and the "heroic reader."
- A Divine Rebirth in NatureA descriptive analysis of imagery used in Thoreau's _Walden_