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ˈtoʊk vɪl, ˈtɒk-toc·queville

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  1. Tocqueville, Alexis de Tocqueville, Alexis Charles Henri Maurice de Tocquevillenoun

    French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859)

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  1. tocqueville

    Alexis Charles Henri Clérel, comte de Tocqueville (French: [a.lɛk.si‿də tɔk.vil]; 29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859), colloquially known as Tocqueville (), was a French aristocrat, diplomat, political scientist, political philosopher and historian. He is best known for his works Democracy in America (appearing in two volumes, 1835 and 1840) and The Old Regime and the Revolution (1856). In both, he analyzed the living standards and social conditions of individuals as well as their relationship to the market and state in Western societies. Democracy in America was published after Tocqueville's travels in the United States and is today considered an early work of sociology and political science. Tocqueville was active in French politics, first under the July Monarchy (1830–1848) and then during the Second Republic (1849–1851) which succeeded the February 1848 Revolution. He retired from political life after Louis Napoléon Bonaparte's 2 December 1851 coup and thereafter began work on The Old Regime and the Revolution. Tocqueville argued the importance of the French Revolution was to continue the process of modernizing and centralizing the French state which had begun under King Louis XIV. He believed the failure of the Revolution came from the inexperience of the deputies who were too wedded to abstract Enlightenment ideals. Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government and was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. During his time in parliament, he was a member of the centre-left, but the complex and restless nature of his liberalism has led to contrasting interpretations and admirers across the political spectrum.

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  1. tocqueville

    Alexis de Tocqueville was a French diplomat, political scientist, and historian who lived in the nineteenth century. Best known for his works "Democracy in America" and "The Old Regime and the Revolution", he explored and discussed social conditions, political systems and their impact. His thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of democracy are frequently referenced in sociopolitical discourse. In the context of a concept or theory, Tocqueville refers to ideas and arguments associated with him, particularly those related to democracy, social equality, and political change.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tocqueville in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tocqueville in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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