In what sense is philosophy and economy related according to Thoreau?
For Thoreau, economy is synonymous with philosophy. He broadens the meaning of the term 'economy' to incorporate all aspects of practical living. For example, he redefines 'cost' to mean 'the amount of life which is required to be exchanged for something.' Thoreau's 'poor' are those who try to solve the problem of a livelihood by a formula more complicated than the problem itself.
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