Question

• How did Tocqueville define the concept of honor among the European medieval aristocracy, how was honor in America similar to the medieval concept, and why do concepts of honor and general moral laws become more closely aligned in democratic societies?

Answer 1

Answer:

As “Democracy in America” revealed, Tocqueville believed that equality was the great political and social idea of his era, and he thought that the United States offered the most advanced example of equality in action.

Explanation:

Tocqueville is easy to read in one sense because he clearly states what he is writing about and why. He defines a condition called “democracy” or “equality of conditions.” He explains the problems that might emerge from this social condition and suggests ways for solving these problems.