More than 160 years after his death, Henry David Thoreau remains one of Concord’s most influential voices. His writings on nature, conscience, simplicity, and social responsibility continue to inspire readers around the world. Helping to preserve and share that
legacy is the Thoreau Alliance, an organization dedicated to
ensuring that Thoreau’s ideas remain accessible, relevant, and
alive for future generations.
The Alliance brings together two organizations with deep roots
in Thoreau’s story: Thoreau Farm, his birthplace in Concord, and
the Thoreau Society, the oldest and largest organization dedicated to the study of a single American author. Together, they serve as a hub
for scholarship, education, public programming, and community engagement centered on one of America’s most influential thinkers.
Join the editors and essayists of Thoreau & Philosophy for a conversation exploring Thoreau as one of America's most profound philosophical thinkers. Beyond his literary and naturalist legacy, Thoreau’s work engages philosophical questions that remain deeply relevant today, shaping conversations about ethics, freedom, society, and the environment. Together, the panelists share how situating Thoreau in a philosophical context allows one to more fully appreciate the depth of his thought.
Co-sponsored by the Thoreau Alliance.
