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Table of Contents Introduction Ch. 1. Alexis de Tocqueville: A Brief Biography Ch. 2. Tocqueville’s First Principles Democracy on the March Three Causes: Circumstances, Laws, and Mores The Complexity of Society Rejection of Absolutes The Right of Property Impartiality and Moderation Ch. 3. Tocqueville’s Major Themes Equality Democracy Liberty Revolution Ch. 4. Consequences of Democracy: How Does Democracy Change Society? Harmful Consequences Taste for Material Well-Being The Reign of Commerce and Commercial Attitudes Individualism Tyranny of the Majority Despotism of One Man Centralization and the New Democratic Despotism Beneficial Consequences Social Energy, Economic Activity, and Increased Well-Being Justice Citizenship Psychological Consequences: The New Democratic Man Imagined Consequences Ch. 5. Proposed Cures: What Is To Be Done? Secondary Bodies: Localities, Provinces, and Associations Individual Rights and Freedom of the Press Interest Well Understood Religion Higher Purposes Ch. 6. Tocqueville, Economic Ideas, and Social Reform Economic Ideas Social Reform The Role of Government Justice Revisited Ch. 7. Tocqueville’s Reputation and Continuing Relevance Initial Success and Enduring Interest Resonances Conclusion Suggestions for Further Reading Works Cited and Consulted Index