On the Duty of CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, Henry David Thoreau, Audiobook, Audio CD

Description: On the Duty of Civil DisobedienceBy Henry David Thoreau Description: "That government is best which governs least" is the famous opening line of this essay. The slavery crisis inflamed New England in the 1840s and 1850s. The environment became especially tense after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. A lifelong abolitionist, Thoreau delivered an impassioned speech which would later become Civil Disobedience in 1848, just months after leaving Walden Pond. The speech dealt with slavery, but at the same time excoriated American imperialism, particularly the Mexican–American War. Thoreau asserts that because governments are typically more harmful than helpful, they therefore cannot be justified. Democracy is no cure for this, as majorities simply by virtue of being majorities do not also gain the virtues of wisdom and justice. The judgment of an individual's conscience is not necessarily inferior to the decisions of a political body or majority, and so "[i]t is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right. The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right.... Law never made men a whit more just; and, by means of their respect for it, even the well-disposed are daily made the agents of injustice." He adds, "I cannot for an instant recognize as my government [that] which is the slave's government also." (from Wikipedia) Please read the following information carefully before ordering: Disc Format The recording on this CD-R was compiled by us from the Public Domain. It is in CD audio format on one CD-R. It can be listened to on any CD player or car stereo. It will also play on some DVD players and most computers equipped with a CD/DVD drive. You will receive one CD-R in a paper sleeve. No case is included. If you do not know what a CD-R is please do not order from us. ShippingThis disc will be sent in a paper sleeve only. No case of any kind is included. To keep the total price down, it will be mailed by Media Mail with a tracking number. Media Mail is slower than First Class. It can take up to 10 business days to arrive. Please keep this in mind before ordering or leaving negative feedback. We usually ship same day if paid by 10am Pacific Time (excluding weekends or holidays). If you are not okay with any of this information, please don't order. In the event your CD does not arrive within 10 business days, please contact us right away for a quick replacement, because about 1 in 200 discs gets lost in the mail. We understand that and will always make it right when USPS fails us. Just don't open a case with ebay to do this. Simply send us a message and click on "I have a question about using my item or I want to send the seller a message." Then let us know you haven't received your CD so we can replace it right away. This same thing applies if the CD arrives broken. USPS breaks about 1 in 200, so we understand it happens and we'll always make it right with you; guaranteed! FeedbackCustomer satisfaction is our number one priority. If there is a problem with your purchase, please contact us first before leaving a neutral or negative feedback. We will do everything we can to make things right. If you are completely satisfied with your purchase, please leave positive feedback and we guarantee we will always reciprocate within 24 hours or less. Public Domain Disclaimer for eBayIn accordance with eBay policy, we hereby state the following:1) All media compiled on this CD/DVD has been confirmed to be in the Public Domain and is freely available to anyone for unlimited use, copy or resale, without copyright infringement.2) As per eBay policy, all titles contained within this compilation are listed.Attention eBay Staff: The book or books on this media are in the public domain and free of copyright restrictions because they were originally published before 1923.This media resides within the Public Domain as defined by the United States Copyright Office.This ad complies with all eBay rules and regulations.All artwork is in the public domain and there are no infringements on copyrights.This item does not infringe on any eBay or Vero Rules.This Product is NOT AN ILLEGAL COPY nor does it breach eBay's Digital Media Policy.I am fully within my legal rights to resell this product as the works are in the public domain.Proof of the above can and will be provided to eBay Staff if requested.

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