One of the most interesting things about reading Tocqueville is seeing how his understanding of human nature plays out in his interpretation of society and… Continue reading Day 15 (p. 249 to 272) Tocqueville shows how human nature plays a role in how public servants are paid and how long democracies can carry on war. His reflections on war echo Kant’s essay on Perpetual Peace, in which Kant envisions the League of Nations, the United Nations and, perhaps, even the European Union.