Why does Thoreau think that conscience, rather than the majority should govern the State?

Or Thoreau gives the highest importance to conscience and least importance to majority. Explain. Or Thoreau’s conception of an ideal democracy is based on conscience, rather than on majority. Do you agree? Or What should the people do if their conscience is wounded by the State?   Answer: Thoreau is an idealist in political thought, and […]

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