Democratic Statecraft - Tocqueville's Democracy in America - Lecture 23

Explore the moral and psychological components of democratic states through the lens of Tocqueville's Democracy in America in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Political Philosophy course. Delve into the institutional development of democratic states, qualities of democratic individuals, and psychological determinants of the democratic character. Examine the ethic of self-interest as an alternative to the ethic of fame and glory. Discover Tocqueville's role as a political educator and his views on statesmanship in democratic societies. The lecture covers five key chapters: moral and psychological features of the democratic state, compassion, anxiety, self-interest, and democratic statecraft. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of democratic governance and its impact on society and individuals.