Democracy in America, Volume I and II (Optimized for Kindle)
Can a political society really be governed by reflection and election, by reason and truth, rather than by accident and violence, by prejudice and deceit? Is there any arrangement of government—any constitution—by which it’s possible for a people to rule themselves, justly and fairly, and as equals, through the exercise of judgment and care? Or are
... See moreJill Lepore • These Truths
Il peut assurément, au prix de révolutions violentes, changer le nom de ces institutions, mais le fond ne se modifie pas. Les noms ne sont que de vaines étiquettes dont l'historien qui va un peu au fond des choses n'a pas à se préoccuper. C'est ainsi par exemple que le plus démocratique des pays du monde est l'Angleterre7 , qui vit cependant sous u
... See moreGustave Le Bon • Psychologie des Foules
The authors of The Federalist intended to influence the voters to ratify the Constitution. In Federalist No. 1, they explicitly set that debate in broad political terms:
It has been frequently remarked, that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question, whether societies... See more