Similarities Between Religion And Tocqueville

Alexis Du Tocqueville and Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche are both considered to be among the most influential philosophers in their respected eras. Tocqueville the early to mid 19th century thinker is well known for his literary piece Democracy in America in which he examines the people of the United States within their young democratic government, to contrast it with the monocratic form of government that surrounded him living in Europe. Nietzsche was born in the mid 19th century and wasn’t a well-established philosopher until the late 19th century. His works include Thus Spoke Zarathustra and The Anti-Christ respectfully. This paper will compare how both Nietzsche and Tocqueville viewed morality especially when inspired from religion (relying especially on Christianity). It will first give opinions that both had pertaining towards religion. The essay provide a heavy dose on what both philosophers thought on the concept of morality within religion. Government policies and laws shouldn’t reflect rules and laws inscribed within religious doctrines, however without integrating the basic moral standards that are within any given religion humankind is unable to create a society that benefits all not just few.

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Observing how they interacted, while admiring the comradery between shared between each other. He experienced the liberties of Americans and praised them for it. Honoring for their lust for life and patriotism, Tocqueville pointed the widely accepted use of religion behind the widespread period of peace in the United States. Even with many different doctrines or sects practiced a basic sense of morality was placed throughout the land. Religion should go no further within a society it should not decide laws no should it infringe on the opinions of others. If religion directly influences written law than the rights of minorities including blacks and gays would be infringed