Millionism Vs. Socialism: Or Timocracy Vs. Democracy (1912)

By Henry Slack Worthington

Book Overview

Millionism Vs. Socialism: Or Timocracy Vs. Democracy is a book written by Henry Slack Worthington and published in 1912. The book discusses the two opposing economic systems of millionism and socialism, and their impact on society. The author argues that millionism, which is based on the accumulation of wealth and power by a small group of individuals, leads to a society that is unequal and unjust. On the other hand, socialism, which advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production, leads to a more equal and fair society.The book also explores the political systems of timocracy and democracy, and how they relate to millionism and socialism. Timocracy is a system where political power is based on wealth, while democracy is a system where political power is based on the will of the people. The author argues that millionism is more compatible with timocracy, while socialism is more compatible with democracy.Overall, Millionism Vs. Socialism: Or Timocracy Vs. Democracy is a thought-provoking book that explores the economic and political systems that shape our society. It provides a historical perspective on the debate between millionism and socialism, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of each system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165478633
• ISBN13: 9781165478637
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"