Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Paper details Summarize Plato’s theory that philosophy can best be understood as the care of the soul. Summarize Thoreau’s social critique and present his analysis of how philosophy can help us to live better lives. Compare Thoreau’s worldview to the one expressed in œThe Buddha’s First Sermon. Develop your own opinion as to which analysis, if any, holds the most promise for your own personal attempt to live a good life.