Definitions
- Describing a society or government where power is held by those who have military or warrior-like qualities. - Referring to a system where political power is based on merit, particularly military merit. - Talking about a society that values honor, bravery, and courage as the basis for leadership.
- Describing a society or government where power is held by the wealthy elite. - Referring to a system where political power is based on wealth and economic status. - Talking about a society that values money, material possessions, and financial success as the basis for leadership.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a type of society or government.
- 2Both words refer to a system where power is held by a specific group.
- 3Both words imply a certain set of values or qualities as the basis for leadership.
What is the difference?
- 1Basis of power: Timocratic refers to a system where power is based on military or warrior-like qualities, while plutocratic refers to a system where power is based on wealth and economic status.
- 2Values: Timocratic values honor, bravery, and courage, while plutocratic values money, material possessions, and financial success.
- 3Eligibility: In a timocratic system, only those with military experience can hold political office, while in a plutocratic system, wealth is the primary qualification for political power.
- 4Connotation: Timocratic has a positive connotation, implying a society that values honor and courage, while plutocratic has a negative connotation, suggesting a society that is dominated by the wealthy elite.
- 5History: Timocratic has roots in ancient Greek philosophy, while plutocratic has more modern origins.
Remember this!
Timocratic and plutocratic are both words that describe a type of society or government. However, they differ in their basis of power, values, eligibility, connotation, and history. Timocratic refers to a system where power is based on military or warrior-like qualities, and values honor, bravery, and courage. Plutocratic refers to a system where power is based on wealth and economic status, and values money, material possessions, and financial success.
