Learning objectives
The course's aim is to discuss Tocqueville's reflections about the problems of democratic societies and of its solutions.
Prerequisites
During the classes, a general knowledge of contemporary history and of political debate in 18th and 19th century will be taken for granted.
Course unit content
The course deals with Alexis de Tocqueville's political thought, and, particularly, the third book of Democracy in America.
Bibliography
A. de Tocqueville, La democrazia in America, Milano, BUR, 2011 (varie edizioni successive).
G. Bedeschi, Tocqueville. La democrazia può uccidere la libertà, in Storia del pensiero liberale, Soveria Mannelli, Rubettino, 2015, pp. 202-240.