Religious Statesmanship as Medicine for the Soul

Herold's rich treatment of Tocqueville reminds us of the powerful and indelible spiritual longings of the human soul, and the need for a statesmanship akin to Tocqueville's own that understands both the nature of the soul and the character of the regime. In short, Herold's Tocqueville...

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Published in:Perspectives on political science 2022-10, Vol.51 (4), p.179-181
Main Author: Alexander, Rachel K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Herold's rich treatment of Tocqueville reminds us of the powerful and indelible spiritual longings of the human soul, and the need for a statesmanship akin to Tocqueville's own that understands both the nature of the soul and the character of the regime. In short, Herold's Tocqueville helps us moderate our hopes for American liberal democracy without despairing that nothing can be done.
ISSN:1045-7097
1930-5478
DOI:10.1080/10457097.2022.2121114