Question

Which of these best describes the central idea of Thoreau's Civil Disobedience? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Some of the ideas which describe Thoreau Civil Disobedience include:

1. The fact that an opinion is held by a majority does not necessarily make it right.

2. Individuals should refuse to cooperate with institutions they believe unjust.

3. Only the threat of mass rebellion can keep government from abusing its powers.

Explanation:

Thoreau, who is one of the greatest thinker wrote on several topics as regards to human relationship with the government of the country. One of his famous treatise was on civil disobedience which centers on how individuals should keep the government in check through subtle uncivil actions.