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Day 12 (p. 207 to 227 continued): Unrestricted freedom of association can be dangerous in some cases, such as states that lack universal suffrage. Is the demand for democracy exceeding its supply today?

  Tocqueville considers whether restrictions should be placed on the freedom of association, particularly with respect to political parties.   Tocqueville turns his attention to… Continue reading Day 12 (p. 207 to 227 continued): Unrestricted freedom of association can be dangerous in some cases, such as states that lack universal suffrage. Is the demand for democracy exceeding its supply today?

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Alexis de Tocqueville

Day 1 (p. 3 to 17): According to Tocqueville, there is a “permanent tendency” for societies to become more equal. Is he right? The term “social license” sure makes him seem so.

“Amongst the novel objects that attracted my attention during my stay in the United States, nothing struck me more forcibly than the general equality of… Continue reading Day 1 (p. 3 to 17): According to Tocqueville, there is a “permanent tendency” for societies to become more equal. Is he right? The term “social license” sure makes him seem so.

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