The Man Who Understood Democracy
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Book • 2025
In 'The Man Who Understood Democracy', Olivier Zunz examines Tocqueville's belief in democracy as a demanding political form requiring constant revitalization and strong institutions.
Zunz highlights Tocqueville's view of democracy as an act of will by every citizen, emphasizing the need for vigilance, redefinition, and reinforcement to ensure the common good.
The biography delves into Tocqueville's life, work, and his enduring insights into the challenges and requirements of a functioning democracy.
It emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and stable institutions in maintaining a healthy democracy.
Zunz's work provides a timely exploration of Tocqueville's ideas and their continued relevance in contemporary society.
Zunz highlights Tocqueville's view of democracy as an act of will by every citizen, emphasizing the need for vigilance, redefinition, and reinforcement to ensure the common good.
The biography delves into Tocqueville's life, work, and his enduring insights into the challenges and requirements of a functioning democracy.
It emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and stable institutions in maintaining a healthy democracy.
Zunz's work provides a timely exploration of Tocqueville's ideas and their continued relevance in contemporary society.
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Recommended by Lewis Lapham as a timely biography of Alexis de Tocqueville.
Episode 92: Olivier Zunz
