Abstract
The paper looks at Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" and discusses it critically; further time is devoted to looking at its relevance to future civil rights leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. The paper discusses how overall, Thoreau presents a case for civil disobedience that is very persuasive because it essentially argues that the law must be predicated upon certain moral values; at the same time, civil disobedience can be very subjective - which raises the prospect that people may disobey the laws of society out of personal pique and not because they are guided by some immutable moral imperative. Nonetheless, the paper concludes that the influence of his ideas remains strong - and the notion of civil disobedience is still a worthy one.

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"The following paper will look at Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" and discuss it critically; further time will be devoted to looking at its relevance to future civil rights leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Overall, Thoreau presents a case for civil disobedience that is very persuasive because it essentially argues that the law must be predicated upon certain moral values; at the same time, civil disobedience can be very subjective - which raises the prospect that people may disobey the laws of society out of personal pique and not because they are guided by some immutable moral imperative. Nonetheless, the influence of his

Tags:critique, thoreau, disobedience

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In this article, the writer looks at the use of civil disobedience following World War II. The writer maintains that in order to gain the attention of the general public and also of the Government, minority groups made use of civil disobedience methods to make a point.

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"After World War II and the bombing in Japan, the public was concerned about nuclear weapons. Many people believed that some type of volatile peace movement was necessary. Dorothy Day and others used civil disobedience to get the attention of the public and the government. Often minority groups feel they must take a stand in order to get the government of public to understand their grievances. One way they do this is through civil disobedience."

Tags:civil, disobedience, minorities, protests

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This paper discusses issues of racism, social inequality and unjust laws and then presents an argument in favor of Martin Luther King's position on the necessity of civil disobedience. The paper also makes a comparison between King's ideas and actions and those of Socrates.

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"Philosophers and political activists alike have struggled to determine the conditions under which human beings are morally entitled to disobey the law. Two thinkers, Socrates and the more contemporary Dr Martin Luther King, will be used in advancing a personal belief in the necessity of civil disobedience under certain circumstances It will be argued herein-that whereas Socrates rejected any form of civil disobedience that brought an individual into conflict with the State, Dr Martin Luther King held that there were times when..."

Tags:political science, civil disobedience, Socrates, Martin Luther King

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This paper examines Martin Luther King, Jr.'s suggestion that Socrates committed acts of civil disobedience. The paper looks at historical evidence in an attempt to clarify this claim and concludes that, strictly speaking, Socrates did not, but that King was still justified in mentioning him.

Tags:socrates, martin, luther, king, civil, disobedience, apology, crito

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This paper explains that, although civil disobedience is ancient, as old as the Hebrew midwives' defiance of Pharaoh, most of its moral and legal theory and form were shaped by Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.. The author points out that some historians are skeptical about civil disobedience and doubt its effectiveness or reasonableness, but others see it as a highly effective strategy in educating individuals and in bringing about a particular and desired change. The paper concludes that, while Thoreau and others argue that individuals are morally justified in disobeying certain laws, the observation is that few people will actually disobey; these leaders view this docility in the majority as the greater threat to democracy than anarchy.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Examples of Civil Disobedience
An Analysis of Civil Disobedience
Conclusion

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"Taking after the original example of Henry David Thoreau in secluding himself from the cloak of the law and into the woods in Walden Pond, protesters expressed the same outcry all over the world and in different times. Civil disobedience was used widely in India's nonviolent resistance movements against British colonialism, in South Africa in its fight against apartheid, in civil rights movements in the USA and in Europe and in the resistance movement in Scandinavia against the Nazi occupation. It was also a major strategy adopted by national movements in the former colonies in Africa and Asia before they obtained independence."

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This paper examines how civil disobedience and terrorism are equated by some because each involves the breaking of the law and, to a degree, the assertion of some greater principle. The paper notes that civil disobedience is generally a domestic issue and is seen as a statement of democracy by a disaffected grip or individual. Terrorism, however, is seen as an international problem often at odds with any idea of democracy. The paper concludes by stating that The two types of action are not the same, and civil disobedience is more acceptable than terrorism.

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"At the Republican National Convention later this summer, groups opposed to the current administration and to the policies of the Republican Party commit civil disobedience by blocking the sidewalk and sitting down in the lobby of the building where the convention is being held. b. This sort of civil disobedience is often used by groups trying to get publicity for their cause and trying to show displeasure with a person, group, or policy."

Tags:civil, disobediecne, terrorism

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This paper addresses the current need and use for civil disobedience in America. The writer discusses the history of civil disobedience in America and compares it to the current use regarding the war with Iraq. The writer explores several aspects of civil disobedience and how it has changed because of the technological ability currently available.

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"The use of civil disobedience in America is a traditional as apple pie. From the inception of this nation residents have used civil disobedience to voice their displeasure at government decisions and government actions. The use of civil disobedience is a right that is protected by the United States constitution. At one time civil disobedience was the only want that attention could be brought to an issue that bothered a group of residents. The television was not invented and the newspapers remained sadly local in their distribution. The gathering and participation of large numbers could bring the attention of the government that individual actions could not garner. Civil disobedience has been effective in bringing about the changes that were desired throughout the nation's history. Henry Davidson Thoreau, Martin Luther King and others have encouraged civil disobedience as a method of effecting societal and governmental policy changes."

Tags:iraq, government, policy

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With specific reference to the "Apology" and the "Crito", this paper illustrates how Socrates seems to be committed to an inconsistent position regarding civil disobedience. It looks at how the firm stance he takes against civil disobedience in the "Crito" by refusing to escape his unjust verdict is inconsistent with certain claims he previously makes in the Apology. Although narrow in its objective, ultimately this paper addresses the broader question of whether civil disobedience is justifiable when the laws are unjust.

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"The Crito is a dialogue between Socrates and his old friend Crito who has come to visit Socrates in jail in a last attempt to persuade him to escape his verdict of death by hemlock. Socrates refuses Crito's help and rationalizes that civil disobedience, in particular escaping one's verdict, is unjust on three different levels. Firstly, Socrates employs the parent-child analogy. Children are not on equal terms with their parents, nor are citizens with the state (Plato, 50e-51a). Thus, as it is wrong to be violent against one's parents it is even more wrong to be violent against one's state. Evading a verdict is harmful to a state because it destroys its credibility and diminishes its authority."

Tags:ancient, greeks, justice, moral, philosophy, plato, crito

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This paper examines civil disobedience, defines it as a form of non-violent protest in which concerned citizens deliberately violate a law they consider unjust, and provides examples from American history in which activists have used it to demonstrate the injustice of laws or government policies. The author discusses the advocacy of Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King for civil disobedience, and quotes from King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and Thoreau's famous nineteenth century essay on civil disobedience.

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This paper examines the use of civil disobedience throughout the history of humanity, as seen in Sophocles' play "Antigone," Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" and Martin Luther King Junior's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." The paper describes the common theme of non-violence, even under the threat of death. It illustrates the effects of demonstrating against oppressive rule of government through this method.

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"Civil disobedience is a common occurrence that can be traced back throughout human history. The long-standing questions that accompany civil disobedience are when is civil disobedience justified, why should you be disobedient, and what actions are morally right during civil disobedience? Sophocles, Henry David Thoreau, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., express their views on this subject matter and propose different answers to these questions by using different rhetorical methods. Sophocles argues two different views of civil disobedience, first the view of Antigone who, is willing to die to obey the laws of the gods, and then the view of Creon, who is the king and made the law of the land the law by which Antigone dies. Thoreau expresses civil disobedience by refusing to pay taxes. Henry David Thoreau argues for the idea of disobeying a government if it does not please the people. Martin Luther King, Jr. makes the better case for civil disobedience through strong rhetorical tactics, organized preparation, and peaceful negotiations."

Tags:humanity, right, moral, antigone, taxes, government, peace, demonstration