Writer

Henry David Thoreau

An American writer, Thoreau championed civil disobedience, simple living in contact with nature, and the right to resist unjust laws, influencing pacifists and environmentalists.

1817–1862
Portrait: Henry David Thoreau
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Henry David Thoreau positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Federal
Federal 88%
Unitary 13%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 81%
Autocracy 19%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 8%
Liberty 93%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 21%
Multiculturalism 79%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Pacifist
Militarist 9%
Pacifist 91%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 83%
Nationalist 18%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 60%
Private 40%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 21%
Free market 79%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 60%
Globalism 40%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 76%
Religious 24%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 68%
Traditionalist 33%

Technology

Very strong - Biology
Technology 13%
Biology 88%

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