Tocqueville

ISBN-13: 9781509518876 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 200 str.

James Schleifer

Opis

Alexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat paradoxically famous for his insights into democracy and equality, is one of history s greatest analysts of American society and politics. His contributions to political theory and sociology are of enduring significance.

Spis treści

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Ch. 1. Alexis de Tocqueville: A Brief Biography
• Ch. 2. Tocqueville s First Principles
• Democracy on the March
• Three Causes: Circumstances, Laws, and Mores
• The Complexity of Society
• Rejection of Absolutes
• The Right of Property
• Impartiality and Moderation
• Ch. 3. Tocqueville s Major Themes
• Equality
• Democracy
• Liberty
• Revolution
• Ch. 4. Consequences of Democracy: How Does Democracy Change Society?
• Harmful Consequences
• Taste for Material Well–Being
• The Reign of Commerce and Commercial Attitudes
• Individualism
• Tyranny of the Majority
• Despotism of One Man
• Centralization and the New Democratic Despotism
• Beneficial Consequences
• Social Energy, Economic Activity, and Increased Well–Being
• Justice
• Citizenship
• Psychological Consequences: The New Democratic Man
• Imagined Consequences
• Ch. 5. Proposed Cures: What Is To Be Done?
• Secondary Bodies: Localities, Provinces, and Associations
• Individual Rights and Freedom of the Press
• Interest Well Understood
• Religion
• Higher Purposes
• Ch. 6. Tocqueville, Economic Ideas, and Social Reform
• Economic Ideas
• Social Reform
• The Role of Government
• Justice Revisited
• Ch. 7. Tocqueville s Reputation and Continuing Relevance
• Initial Success and Enduring Interest
• Resonances
• Conclusion
• Suggestions for Further Reading
• Works Cited and Consulted
• Index

O autorze

James T. Schleifer is emeritus Dean of the Library and Professor of History at the College of New Rochelle