What is the primary objective of Henry David Thoreau's experiment as detailed in 'Walden; or, Life in the Woods'?
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Correct answer: To live deliberately and front only the essential facts of life
Thoreau moved to Walden Pond to strip away the distractions of modern society. He sought to discover what was truly necessary for human life and to gain a deeper understanding of the self.
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