"Paradise (to be) Regained" by Henry David Thoreau is a mid-19th century exploration of how humanity might achieve a perfect world, diving into the connection between technology, nature, and ethics. The story looks at the ideas of J.A. Etzler, who pictures a future where machines powered by nature give people everything they need without hard work. People could redesign the planet to live easily, enjoying a life free from struggle. Thoreau thinks about these ideas, pointing out that being good and fair is just as important as making new inventions or changing the world around us. According to Thoreau, real perfection begins inside by being compassionate, honest, and caring about nature.
Paradise (to be) Regained
By Henry David Thoreau
A visionary's dream of a world made effortless by technology clashes with the need for moral awakening to achieve true paradise.
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About the AuthorHenry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.
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