From Thoreau's Ideas to the Ethics of Today

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Thoreau's Ideas 1.2 Relevance to Modern Ethics 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Thoreau's Philosophical Foundations 2.1 Overview of Thoreau's Philosophy 2.2 Key Concepts in His Writings 2.3 Influence on Contemporaries 3. Ethical Principles in Thoreau's Time 3.1 Societal Norms in the 19th Century 3.2 Moral Philosophy of Thoreau's Era 3.3 Thoreau's Ethical Contributions 4. Transition to Modern Ethical Thought 4.1 Evolution of Ethical Theories 4.2 Thoreau's Impact on Later Philosophers 4.3 Bridging Historical and Modern Ethics 5. Contemporary Ethical Issues 5.1 Overview of Modern Ethical Challenges 5.2 Environmental Ethics Inspired by Thoreau 5.3 Individualism and Society Today 6. Comparison with Modern Ethical Theories 6.1 Utilitarianism and Thoreau 6.2 Deontological Ethics and Thoreau 6.3 Thoreau and Virtue Ethics 7. Case Studies on Thoreau's Influence 7.1 Environmental Movements 7.2 Civil Disobedience in Modern Context 7.3 Ethical Leadership and Thoreau 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Today's Ethics 8.3 Future Research Directions