Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian best known for his work 'Democracy in America,' published in the 1830s. His analysis of American society and politics provided profound insights into the nature of democracy, liberty, and social equality. Tocqueville's observations about the strengths and weaknesses of democratic governance continue to resonate in contemporary political discourse, particularly regarding the interplay between individualism and community.
Born on Jul 29, 1805 (220 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,025 | $700,000 | 568$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 57,957 | $170,000 | 245$ |
| Totals | 2 | 48,877,115 | 64,982 | $870,000 | 813$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Alexis de Tocqueville is referenced as a thinker who viewed America in the 19th century as a model of political and social stability.
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Switzerland:
Alexis de Tocqueville is known for his study 'Democracy in America', which discusses the implications of equality.
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Spain:
Christine Lagarde referenced Alexis de Tocqueville to illustrate her points on monetary policy.
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Austria:
Alexis de Tocqueville analyzed the weaknesses of US democracy.
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Iraq:
Alexis de Tocqueville is mentioned as a critic of the 'tyranny of the majority'.
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Switzerland:
Alexis de Tocqueville is quoted regarding the dangers of absolute power.
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Peru:
Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized the role of the press as a democratic instrument of freedom.
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Colombia:
Alexis de Tocqueville is mentioned in relation to the balance of freedom and equality.
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Ecuador:
Alexis de Tocqueville analyzed the political and social systems during his time in the United States.
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Indonesia:
Alexis de Tocqueville is referenced for his classic work, Democracy in America, which discusses civil society as the foundation of democracy.
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