«I referred to aristocracy as that class of people who dictate the mores of society.»
Then more generally "elite"; "aristocracy" is the type of elite that is at the top of feudalism (which is based on personal relationships) and is defined by a different legal status, rather than impersonal market relationships. Thus de Tocqueville's poin…
«I referred to aristocracy as that class of people who dictate the mores of society.»
Then more generally "elite"; "aristocracy" is the type of elite that is at the top of feudalism (which is based on personal relationships) and is defined by a different legal status, rather than impersonal market relationships. Thus de Tocqueville's point that the old aristocracy felt somewhat it had to "help its servants and to relieve their distress", while the current business oligarchy does not.
«I referred to aristocracy as that class of people who dictate the mores of society.»
Then more generally "elite"; "aristocracy" is the type of elite that is at the top of feudalism (which is based on personal relationships) and is defined by a different legal status, rather than impersonal market relationships. Thus de Tocqueville's point that the old aristocracy felt somewhat it had to "help its servants and to relieve their distress", while the current business oligarchy does not.