Civil Disobedience and Other Essays on Conscience and Freedom
With an Introduction and Commentary by Eric StellpflugBy Henry David Thoreau
Length3h 9m
About this audiobook
Civil Disobedience is one of the most influential essays in American political thought, arguing that individuals must not allow government to override their conscience. Written in response to slavery and the Mexican–American War, Henry David Thoreau presents a clear and enduring case for principled resistance to injustice.
This edition also includes Walking and Life Without Principle, two essays that extend Thoreau’s philosophy beyond politics into daily life. In Walking, he explores the role of nature in cultivating independence and clarity of thought. In Life Without Principle, he critiques the pursuit of wealth and status at the expense of meaning and integrity.
Together, these works form a unified vision of personal responsibility, simplicity, and deliberate living. This volume preserves the original public domain texts while providing a modern introduction and commentary to help frame their historical context and continued relevance.
Audiobook details
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GenreLiterary Classics, Politics and Government
Length3 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title
5Walking
2Introduction
6On Freedom
3Civil Disobedience
7Life Without Principle
4On Conscience
8Closing Credits
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