Tocqueville wrote about his discoveries almost two centuries ago. His language is quite different than what we use today but he’s able to illustrate America back then very well. He breaks down the democratic structure of the nation. Although technology… Read moreShort Essay #1
I disagree with the point of Tocqueville’s writings being too old to help us productively think about how to address contemporary problems in American society. I think his views on equality of the social classes can greatly help our class… Read moreShort essay 1
While it is necessary to recognize that Tocqueville presented his ideas about American society in the 1830s when reading his work, specifically Democracy in America, many of his intuitive declarations and impressions remain beneficial when considering contemporary problems. In the… Read moreShort Essay 1
Americans have historically been overly concerned with equality, ultimately to the detriment of freedom.
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