This work has been declared by the AHA board as historic, and is superseded by Humanist Manifesto III. The Manifesto is a product of many minds. It was designed to represent a developing point of view, not a new creed.
Re: the iron law of oligarchy Aug22-09, 10:47 PM JRDunassigned: The iron law of oligarchy is a political theory, first developed by the German syndicalist sociologist Robert Michels in his 1911 book, Political Parties. This is actually wrong.
Difference Between Aristocracy and Oligarchy Origins. Aristocracy: Aristocracy is derived from aristokratÃ­a meaning the rule of the best. Oligarchy: Oligarchy is derived from oligarkhia meaning rule of a few. Definition. Aristocracy: Aristocracy refers to a power structure where the power is held by the nobility. Oligarchy: Oligarchy refers to a power structure where the power is held by a small group of people. Inheritance. Aristocracy: The authority and power to rule may pass from family.