The Americans de Tocqueville met had understood the value of enlightened self-interest. Perhaps the most significant element of Tocqueville's discussion is of religion. Can there be a distinction between the religious belief of political leaders and the religious belief of the masses? Amid his flowing description of American life in the 1800s, Tocqueville maintained that religion is essential for democracy. In spite of these interpretive difficulties, Democracy in America does contain Tocqueville's observations about the relationship between religion and American democracy. Tocqueville claims first that religion is essential for democracy. 10 pgs. No Bibliography listed.
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