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Paradise (to be) Regained

Henry David Thoreau

Paradise (to be) Regained

Henry David Thoreau

Published in 1843, 'Paradise (to be) Regained' is an essay by Henry David Thoreau that critiques John Adolphus Etzler's technological utopian vision. Thoreau examines the ambitious idea of using machinery to eliminate human labor and create a paradise on Earth, arguing that true progress requires inner discipline rather than reliance on technology. This work reflects Thoreau's early ecological insights and critiques the industrial mindset of his time, advocating for a more harmonious relationship with nature.

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An essay published in 1843. Written as a review of John Adolphus Etzler's technological utopian manifesto, the essay exa...

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« Avec quelle rudesse et quelle brutalité traitons-nous la nature ! Ne pourrions-nous pas la travailler avec moins de né...

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