Abstract This article inquires into the moral successes and failings of superrich in America. To do this, we turn to Alexis de Tocqueville who outlines a set expectations for any privileged elite. Drawing from his Old Regime , Memoir on Pauperism Democracy America argue that are obliged particular kind charity, which specify as philanthropy. fulfill their philanthropic duties, must steadfastly ...

The article analyzes the backbone markers of democracy identified by A. Tocqueville against background a comparison aristocratic systems and effective democracy. essential signs democratic transformations are presented: gradual but noticeable increase in material well-being an average citizen; central government with local self-government significant influence on their decisions universal human...