De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome troisième by Alexis de Tocqueville
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| Author | Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859 |
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| Title | De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome troisième |
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| Summary | "De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome troisième" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the social conditions and political theories of democracy, particularly focusing on the American democratic experience as it relates to intellectual movements and societal values. The book delves into the influence of democracy on various aspects of life, including the evolving nature of beliefs, individual rights, and the collective role of religion within a democratic framework. The opening of the work presents Tocqueville's reflections on the social and political landscape of America, emphasizing the unique philosophical method that Americans employ in their thinking. He notes that Americans tend to approach problems based on individual reasoning rather than established systems or traditions, leading to an aversion to preconceived notions. Tocqueville aims to demonstrate how the state of equality in America generates both novel ideas and certain risks, particularly regarding the dangers of conformism and the potential for tyranny by the majority. He establishes a foundational understanding of the principles at play in American democracy, setting the stage for a deeper examination of its consequences throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government |
| Subject | United States -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Democracy -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30515 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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