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 in 1912. The book presents a comparison between two political ideologies, Millionism and Socialism, and two forms of government, Timocracy and Democracy. Worthington argues that Millionism, which is based on the idea of individualism and the accumulation of wealth by a select few, is a superior political ideology to Socialism, which seeks to redistribute wealth and resources equally among all members of society. He also compares Timocracy, a government ruled by the wealthy and powerful, to Democracy, where all citizens have an equal say in decision-making. Throughout the book, Worthington provides historical examples and philosophical arguments to support his views. He argues that Millionism promotes individual freedom and innovation, while Socialism stifles creativity and leads to a lack of motivation. He also suggests that Timocracy is a natural and efficient form of government, as the wealthy and powerful are best equipped to make decisions for the greater good of society. Overall, Millionism Vs. Socialism: Or Timocracy Vs. Democracy is a thought-provoking analysis of different political ideologies and forms of government. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of the pros and cons of each system and encourages them to think critically about the role of government in society.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: 1104193795
• ISBN13: 9781104193799
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"