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Rank vs. Wealth: Defence of Liberty
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Module 2
The Democratic Counterpoint: America
1
Burke's Natural Aristocracy vs. Jefferson and Adams' Aristocracy of Virtue
Contrast Burke's 'natural aristocracy' with the American conception of an 'aristocracy of virtue and talents' by analyzing the correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Contrast Burke's 'natural aristocracy' with the American conception of an 'aristocracy of virtue and talents' by analyzing the correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
2
Tocqueville on Majority Power and Democratic Individualism
Identify Alexis de Tocqueville's core arguments on the power of the majority and the nature of democratic individualism by analyzing selected chapters from 'Democracy in America'.
Identify Alexis de Tocqueville's core arguments on the power of the majority and the nature of democratic individualism by analyzing selected chapters from 'Democracy in America'.
3
Tocqueville's Tyranny of the Majority
Define Tocqueville's concept of the 'tyranny of the majority' and explain the mechanisms by which it suppresses individual independence.
Define Tocqueville's concept of the 'tyranny of the majority' and explain the mechanisms by which it suppresses individual independence.
4
Tocqueville on Egalitarianism, Individualism, and Materialism
Analyze Tocqueville's arguments on the social consequences of American egalitarianism, focusing on his specific concepts of 'individualism' and materialism.
Analyze Tocqueville's arguments on the social consequences of American egalitarianism, focusing on his specific concepts of 'individualism' and materialism.
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