In Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, the tension between law and morality is pivotal. How does Thoreau theorize the role of the individual in relation to the state, particularly in light of unjust legislation?
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Absolute submission to law irrespective of moral considerations
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Revolutionary overthrow of all government structures
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Individual moral judgment as a superior law, justifying refusal to comply with unjust laws
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Passive acceptance of all political authority for social harmony