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Mentioned in 88 episodes

Democracy in America

Book • 1835

Alexis de Tocqueville

Written after his travels in the United States, 'Democracy in America' is a comprehensive study of American society and government.

Tocqueville examines the democratic revolution and its impact on American life, discussing topics such as the sovereignty of the people, the role of civil society, the dangers of the tyranny of the majority, and the influence of religion and individualism.

The book is a philosophical and political analysis that aims to understand why republican representative democracy succeeded in the United States while failing in other places, and it offers insights into the future of democracy both in America and globally.

Mentioned by

Alain de Botton

Mentioned in 88 episodes

Mentioned by

Sarah Paine

as one of the excellent books written by the author.

Sarah Paine – Why Russia Lost the Cold War

Mentioned when Deneen recalls reading it in college and recognizing its praise of township democracy.

644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good?

Mentioned by

Jeff Sandefer

as a book read by students in Acton Academy.

336. How to Educate Your Children | Jeff Sandefer

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to American community spirit.

Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men

Mentioned by

Jonathan Haidt

as a book offering insights into American society and its democratic character.

The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned by

Melissa Lane

in relation to Hayek's concept of the 'road to serfdom'.

Hayek's The Road to Serfdom

Referenced by Michael Knowles as the best study of America ever written.

Michael Knowles: Attacks on Christians, Norm McDonald, and Leaving Atheism for Catholicism

Mentioned by

Alain de Botton

when discussing the determining factor of success in the United States.

ReThinking: Overcoming status anxiety with Alain de Botton and RaQuel Hopkins

Mentioned by

Peter Turchin

in the context of Tsar Alexander II's decision-making process regarding reforms in Russia.

The 'Decline' of Nations: How Elite Surplus and Inequality Lead to Societal Upheaval with Peter Turchin

Mentioned by

Johnathan Bi

as one of his favorite books, quoting its preface about equality.

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