Question

What was Tocqueville’s concern with individualism in America?

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

Tocqueville’s concern with individualism in America was that  too much individualism could take the focus away from supporting the common good.

Tocqueville  saw one´s community as more important than self-interest. He placed on it the role of   teaching  individual  interests other than our own. In his opinion,Individualism hindered the growth of a sense of community among  

citizens.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct choice is  C)

Tocqueville's challenge with individualism in America is that when taken to the extremes, it had the capacity to take away focus from supporting the common good.

Explanation:

According to Tocqueville, when people (that is, Americans) came together for a common, both in public and private, they are able to stifle selfish desires. The result? a well informed and active political community and a vibrant nation functioning according to the laws of the state.

He was of the opinion that negative consequences of Individualism such as isolation could be fixed with better understanding.

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