Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Austendo Chapter Two

Q: What does Do Tocqueville say about the irreconcilable conflict between democracy and socialism?
A: De Tocqueville describes the main difference in the two systems as 'people skills', essentially. One gives people freedom of expression, and the other keeps then rigidly in place. "Democracy extends the sphere of individual freedom, socialism restricts it." (p. 29)

1 comment:

Gigi said...

People skills? It cant be that simple.