Tocqueville presents a biased perspective of democracy and its relation to aristocracy. He states the simple and the obvious: "Democratic laws generally tend to promote the welfare of the greatest possible number; for they emanate from the majority of the citizens, whoa re subject to error but who cannot have an interest opposed to their own advantage" (p.101). Tocqueville simply highlights upon the truths of democracy. In an uncontrolled environment, the greatest advantages will tend to lean toward the majority. This factor results in the absence of representation among the extreme ends of the spectrum (both social and economic) and an inundation of a median perspective. Tocqueville then contrasts this with his view on the excellence in ar

Although I believe that most of Tocqueville's statements are slightly off-based, I can agree with him on his social observations. Tocqueville's presumptions of American women are correct, however in contrast to Tocqueville's negative connotation, I believe that the lack of timidity and ignorance are assets. Women are empowered in contemporary America, and I believe it has only helped us. Women carry important voices and opinions, and should not be overlooked because of their sex.

I also feel that his depiction of American men is also accurate. The one word that America fears the most is (arguably) "mediocre". No one wants to grow up, and just struggle. As individuals, we want to live in luxury and comfort; no person in their right mind would want to live on the bare minimum. Although I agree with Tocqueville at this juncture, I highly attest to his concept of proficient aristocracy.

Tocqueville detests democracy, or from his work, it can be inferred that his view of democracy is condescending. His affection for aristocracy is evident, but someone skewed. Tocqueville actually makes a point that democracy will tend to give the greatest number of people the greatest number of advantages. This is true, however, if one were to have a primarily aristocratic government rule, the needs outside of this minority would suffer. The same situat

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