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Is Civil Society Strong Enough to Withstand the Menace of Democratic Despotism? - Part 1

Is Civil Society Strong Enough to Withstand the Menace of Democratic Despotism? - Part 1

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Is Civil Society Strong Enough to Withstand the Menace of Democratic Despotism? - Part 1
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In this special blog series, I will explore the problem of democratic despotism - that is, the tyranny exercised over citizens “in the name of the people” - using the ideas of 19th century French democratic theorist Alexis de Tocqueville to inspire my analysis.

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