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Democracy in America

Book • 1835
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.

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Mentioned in 44 episodes

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Jeff Sandefer
as a book read by students in Acton Academy.
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336. How to Educate Your Children | Jeff Sandefer
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Brett McKay
in relation to American community spirit.
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Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men
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Jonathan Haidt
as a book offering insights into American society and its democratic character.
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The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt
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Peter Turchin
in the context of Tsar Alexander II's decision-making process regarding reforms in Russia.
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The ‘Decline’ of Nations: How Elite Surplus and Inequality Lead to Societal Upheaval with Peter Turchin
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Melissa Lane
in relation to Hayek's concept of the 'road to serfdom'.
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Hayek's The Road to Serfdom
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Tyler Cowen
in the context of discussing Shakespeare's precursors according to Girard's work.
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Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
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Ben Shapiro
in the context of class mobility in the United States compared to Britain.
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Ben Shapiro’s Book Club | 1984
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Gregory Sadler
while discussing American history and its shortcomings.
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Peter Thiel Unmasked: From Lapsed Libertarian to Architect of the New Right
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David Runciman
while discussing Tocqueville's observations on American steamboat technology and the assumption of inevitable technological progress.
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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Industrial Revolution
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Auron Macintyre
in relation to voluntary associations and American identity.
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The National Question and the Destruction of Identity | 5/12/25
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Gabriel Custodiet
in the context of discussing different perspectives on the American Civil War.
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Tom DiLorenzo: Lincoln Unmasked
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Auron Macintyre
as a classic political text for understanding early American government.
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Top Reads of 2024 | 1/6/25
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Bret Stephens
in relation to countervailing institutions.
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Has Freedom Failed Us? A Debate
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Auron Macintyre
when discussing ordered liberty and individualism.
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Individualism vs. Collectivism Is a Stupid Binary | 12/12/24
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Andrew Sullivan
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Yoni Appelbaum
in the discussion of American mobility.
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Yoni Appelbaum On Migration Within America
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Michael Belch
to highlight the historical punchy attitude of Americans.
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THE LIVESTREAM - Why Are Foreigners Ruling Over Us?
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Rudyard Lynch
as an author who said the French were innately more individualistic, more libertine, and also more heroic and dramatic than today.
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Explaining the French Empires
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Rudyard Lynch
as an author who spoke about trans European social issues.
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Explaining the Napoleonic Wars
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Brett McKay
in relation to his observations on American restlessness in the 19th century.
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Why Are We Restless?

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