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The Prophet of Degrowth
This talk, derived from a pair of other works-in-progress, identifies Henry David Thoreau’s principle of “economy” as an important precursor to the contemporary degrowth movement. It was delivered in July as part of the Annual Gathering of the Thoreau Society … Continue reading
Recommended Reading – Regarding Henry Thoreau
A somewhat controversial figure in his own day, Henry David Thoreau rose to his greatest prominence posthumously, in the late nineteenth century, with the publication of his expansive journals. In our day, he remains ranked among the nation’s most interesting … Continue reading
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