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by controversy
2165 days ago
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Thoreau's philosophy is an existential one. It is rooted in his ethos. As such, an ad hominem attack is a valid rebut to his system. The man extolled the virtues of living on one's own. On reducing to the essences life by means of a certain self-reliant stoicism. The man did not practice what he preached. Therefore his entire view is bollocks. It's not humble, it's narcissistic meanderings. |
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Maybe the point is that he would have liked to be able to put what he preached into practice, but wasn't. Maybe he couldn't even admit that to himself. Still, this longing might make his preachings resonate with others sharing that same desire. Just speculating here.