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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,530 | $230,000 | 143$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Totals | 2 | 41,626,468 | 26,703 | $930,000 | 642$ |
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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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Venezuela:
Alexis de Tocqueville is mentioned as a theorist associated with public administration.
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Switzerland:
Alexis de Tocqueville confirmed Burke's characterization of the leaders of the French Revolution in his work.
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Spain:
Alexis de Tocqueville is cited regarding the values of American society that have eroded over time.
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United Kingdom:
Alexis de Tocqueville feared that the tyranny of public opinion and the rule of the mob threatened the young United States.
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Portugal:
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French philosopher and diplomat who studied the scale of volunteering in the United States.
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