La démocratie est-elle toujours en Amérique ?

In 'L'homme révolté', Albert Camus delves into the nature of rebellion and its manifestations across different domains. The book is divided into five main sections, examining the spirit, development, and expression of revolt through the works of various philosophers and historical figures. Camus distinguishes between 'révolte'—a positive refusal—and 'révolutions' that lose their initial rebellious spirit and descend into nihilism, sacrificing reality for ideology and rationalizing murder. The essay discusses how rebellion can be both a legitimate expression of freedom and a force that can turn against itself, highlighting the tension between the desire for change and the dangers of absolute faith in revolutionary causes.

In this two-volume work, Tocqueville analyzes the democratic revolution he believed had been occurring over several hundred years. He examines the social, economic, and political conditions in the United States, comparing them to European societies. Tocqueville discusses the development of equality, the role of religion in American society, and potential threats to democracy such as the 'tyranny of the majority' and 'soft despotism'. The book is a comprehensive study of American democracy and its implications for other societies.