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Democracy in America

by Alexis de Tocqueville

Are you interested in the foundations and principles of democracy? Want to gain a deeper understanding of the history and future of the United States? Look no further than Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America Vol I & II! Widely considered a masterpiece of political science, this book offers a unique and unparalleled look at the inner workings of democracy and its impact on society. By listening to Democracy in America, you'll gain valuable insights and perspectives that will deepen your understanding of the world around you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest political minds of all time – start listening to Democracy in America today!

Episodes

85 episodes available

1

00 Book Trailer

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00 Introduction

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01 - Exterior Form of North America

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02 - Origin Of The Anglo-Americans Part 1

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03 - Origin Of The Anglo-Americans Part 2

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04 - Social Condition Of The Anglo Americans

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05 - The Principle of the Socereignity of the People in America

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06 - Necessity of Examining the Condition of the States Part 1

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07 - Necessity of Examining the Condition of the States Part 2

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08 - Necessity of Examining the Condition of the States Part 3

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09 - Judicial Power in the United States

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10 - Political Juisdiction in the United States

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11 - The Federal Constitution Part 1

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12 - The Federal Constitution Part 2

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13 - The Federal Constitution Part 3

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14 - The Federal Constitution Part 4

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15 - The Federal Constitution Part 5

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16 - Why the People May Strictly Be Said to Govern in the United States

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17 - Parties in the United States

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18 - LIberty of the Press in the United States

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19 - Political Associations in the United States

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20 - Government of the Democracy in America Part 1

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21 - Government of the Democracy in America Part 2

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22 - Government of the Democracy in America Part 3

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23 - Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy - Part 1

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24 - Advantages American Society Derive From Democracy - Part 2

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25 - Unlimited Power of Majority, and its Consequences Part 1

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26 - Unlimited Power of Majority, and its Consequences Part 2

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27 - Causes Mitigating Tyranny in the United States Part 1

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28 - Causes Mitigating Tyranny in the United States Part 2

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29 - Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic Part 1

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30 - Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic Part 2

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31 - Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic Part 3

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32 - Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic Part 4

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33 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 1

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34 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 2

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35 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 3

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36 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 4

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37 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 5

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38 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 6

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39 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 7

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40 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 8

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41 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 9

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42 - Future Conditions of Three Races in the United States Part 10

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43 - Conclusion of Vol 1

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44 - Libery of the Press in the United States (French Original Text)

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45 - De Toqueville's Preface to Vol II

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46 - Philosophical Method Among the Americans

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47 - Why The Americans Display More Readiness Than the English

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48 - Of the Manner In Which Religion in the United States Avails Itself of Democratic Tendencies

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49 - The Cause of a Learning to Pantheism Amongst Democratic Nations

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50 - Practical Vs Theoretical Science

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51 - Cultivating the Arts

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52 - Literary Characteristics of Democratic Ages

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53 - The Study of Greek and Latin Literature

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54 - Some of the Sources of Poetry Among Democratic Nations

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55 - Drama Amongst Democratic Nations

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56 - Parliamentary Eloquence in the United States

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57 - Influence of Democracy on the Feelings of Americans

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58 - Individualism Stronger at the Close of a Democratic Revolution

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59 - Of the Use Which the Americans Make of Public Association in Civil Life

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60 - Connection of Civil and Political Associations

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61 - Physical Well Being in America

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62 - The Love of Physical Gratifications in Democratic Ages

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63 - Restless Spirt in the Midst of Prosperity

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64 - Worldly Welfare

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65 - Equality of Conditions

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66 - Industrial Callings

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67 - Great Revolutions

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68 - Democratifc Armies

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69 - Discipline In Democratic Armies

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70 - Influence of Democracy on Manners

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71 - Why Americans are not as Sensitive

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72 - Masters and Servants

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73 - Influence of Democracy on Wager

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74 - Education of Young Women in the United States

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75 - Equality of Conditions

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76 - Americans Divided into a Small Number of Private Circles

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77 - Inconsiderate Actions

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78 - Society in the United States

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79 - Ambitions in the United States

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80 - Influence of Democratic Opinions

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81 - Sentiments of Democratic Nations

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82 - European Nations of Our Time

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83 - Continuation of Preceding Episodes

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