Individualism, according to Alexis de Tocqueville, asserts that citizens were able to flourish without hereditary distinctions. How would this value directly conflict with Tocqueville's upbringing

His idea of individualism is a complete opposite of his upbringing. Tocqueville was brought up from an aristocratic family in France. However, despite his upbringing, he was able to see that there are people who can succeed without using the names of their parents or ancestor.