Hiya folks,
I was wondering about this a while back & didn't get very far! So I'd be
really interested to read your opinions.
The question is this: Can a Thoreauian outlook be compatible with socialism?
I found it hard to bridge the gap between the individualistic personhood
which Thoreau recommends, and the kind of solidarity with a wider community
which is essential to socialism.
An even scarier thought is that Thoreau might actually be closer to Thatcher
than to socialism!?
Surely that can't be??!
Any thoughts?
Cheers all,
Wayne.
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