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Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville's Democracy in America

Steven B. SmithYale University

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38:13·2008·introductory level

This lecture examines key features of American democracy through Tocqueville's lens: local government, civil association, and the spirit of religion. It also addresses his deep concerns regarding the potential for democratic tyranny.

PhilosophyMoral & Political PhilosophyTocqueville's DemocracyCivil AssociationSpirit of Religion

Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114)

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Steven B. Smith

Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and Philosophy

Steven B. Smith is the Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Yale University, specializing in political philosophy and the history of political thought.

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