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The Fragility of Freedom : Tocqueville on Religion, Democracy, and the American Future
The Fragility of Freedom Tocqueville on Religion Democracy and the American Future Author:Joshua Mitchell In this fresh interpretation of Tocqueville's thought, Joshua Mitchell explores the dynamic interplay between religion and politics in American democracy. — Focusing on Democracy in America, The Fragility of Freedom examines Tocqueville's key works and argues that his analysis of democracy is ultimately rooted in an Augustinian view... more » of human psychology. As much a work of political philosophy as of religion, The Fragility of Freedom argues for the importance of a political theology that recognizes moderation.
"An intelligent and sharply drawn portrait of a conservative Toqueville."--Anne C. Rose, Journal of American History
"I recommend this book as one of a very few to approach seriously the sources of Tocqueville's intellectual and moral greatness."--Peter Augustine Lawler, Journal of Politics
"Mitchell ably places Democracy in America in the long conversation of Western political and theological thought."--Wilfred M. McClay, First Things
"Learned and thought-provoking."--Peter Berkowitz, New Republic« less