Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis Charles Henri Clérel, comte de Tocqueville was a French aristocrat, political thinker, and historian best known for his works "Democracy in America" and "The Old Regime and the Revolution." He analyzed social conditions and political systems in Western societies, particularly focusing on the relationship between individuals, the market, and the state.
Tocqueville was active in French politics during the July Monarchy and Second Republic but retired after Louis Napoléon Bonaparte's coup.
His political views were complex, advocating for parliamentary government while being skeptical of extreme majoritarianism.
Tocqueville's classical liberal ideology has led to diverse interpretations and admirers across the political spectrum.
