What is Walt Whitman’s Perspective on Democracy?
Whitman viewed democracy as a moral and spiritual ideal grounded in the equal worth of every person. He celebrated diversity, individual freedom, and the collective energy of ordinary citizens. For him, democracy was not merely a political system but a living, poetic practice—sustained through empathy, mutual responsibility, and a shared national identity that honors all voices.
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Whitman viewed democracy as a moral and spiritual ideal grounded in the equal worth of every person. He celebrated diversity, individual freedom, and the collective energy of ordinary citizens. For him, democracy was not merely a political system but a living, poetic practice—sustained through empathy, mutual responsibility, and a shared national identity that honors all voices.
#WaltWhitman
www.nevermorepoem.com/walt...
12:32 AM - Dec 09, 2025
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