The Fragility of Freedom Tocqueville on Religion, Democracy, and the American Future
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
- Publish date: 04/01/1999
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In this fresh interpretation of Tocqueville's thought, Joshua Mitchell explores the dynamic interplay between religion and politics in American democracy.
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Focusing on Democracy in America, The Fragility of Freedom examines Tocqueville's key works and argues that his analysis of democracy is ultimately rooted in an Augustinian view of human psychology. As much a work of political philosophy as of religion, The Fragility of Freedom argues for the importance of a political theology that recognizes moderation.
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