#11 – “Wealth and Democracy,” by Kevin Phillips (Part Two): Summary, Evaluation, and Conclusion – February 14, 2025
Summary in Seconds: Wealth and Democracy by Kevin Phillips looks at how the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few has affected American politics and democracy. Phillips argues that growing inequality threatens democratic values and leads to corrupt political systems, which have contributed to the decline of past European empires. He compares this […]