Tocqueville's Insight on Equality and Despotism

This chapter explores Tocqueville's analysis of the tension between conformity and social equality, focusing on the dangers of majority tyranny and the erosion of local influence by elites. It highlights the complexities of civic engagement, the challenges of instilling political maturity, and the shifting dynamics in American democracy. The discussion underscores the implications of wealth distribution and centralized governance on individual liberty and the health of civil society.