What does Emerson claim is 'the virtue in most request' by society in 'Self-Reliance'?
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Correct answer: Conformity
Emerson believes society acts as a 'joint-stock company' that demands conformity for the sake of its own stability. He posits that self-reliance is the direct aversion of this demand.
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