Debate Topics
Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Tocqueville, Alexis de
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The Tyranny of the Majority
"How can a democratic society protect the rights of minorities and individual dissenters from the potential oppression of the majority will?"
Individual Liberty vs. Social Order
"To what extent should the pursuit of individual liberty be tempered by the necessity of maintaining social order, and who decides the appropriate balance?"
The Role of Religion in a Democracy
"Does religion strengthen or weaken a democratic society, and what is the proper relationship between religious belief and public life?"
Equality vs. Excellence
"To what extent should a society prioritize equality, even if it means potentially hindering individual achievement, and to what extent should it reward excellence, even if it means widening social disparities?"
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