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Day 11 (p. 207 to 227) Tocqueville argues that the multitude is not wise, yet in a democracy, it governs. Should it? Or should the government be aristocratic – if not in people, then in principle?

  Tocqueville makes some interesting and, to us, rather shocking claims about the freedoms of the press and association, which we take largely for granted… Continue reading Day 11 (p. 207 to 227) Tocqueville argues that the multitude is not wise, yet in a democracy, it governs. Should it? Or should the government be aristocratic – if not in people, then in principle?

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Day 9 (p.166 to 186): Tocqueville argues that the wisdom of the founding fathers gave America a government that is strong enough to defend itself, but not so strong as to oppress the people, much like Plato’s guardians. Were the founding fathers philosopher-kings?

“The Union is as happy and as free as a small people, and as glorious and as strong as a great nation (p.186)”.   Tocqueville… Continue reading Day 9 (p.166 to 186): Tocqueville argues that the wisdom of the founding fathers gave America a government that is strong enough to defend itself, but not so strong as to oppress the people, much like Plato’s guardians. Were the founding fathers philosopher-kings?

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Day 3 (p. 39 to 60): Do we have room in society to innovate politically anymore? And, is too much equality a bad thing? That is, do we need a leisure class to create leaders?

“It seemed as if New England was a region given up to the dreams of fancy and the unrestrained experiments of innovators (p. 40)”. What… Continue reading Day 3 (p. 39 to 60): Do we have room in society to innovate politically anymore? And, is too much equality a bad thing? That is, do we need a leisure class to create leaders?

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