9 definitions by Thomas Liberty Paine
First you create a set of measures to define merit and then you promote those individuals which rate the highest on the measuring stick.
The term meritocracy gained strong usage in society with the wealthy after Michael Young's publishing of the book, The Rise of the Meritocracy.
The term meritocracy gained strong usage in society with the wealthy after Michael Young's publishing of the book, The Rise of the Meritocracy.
This is my meritocratic measuring stick. It fits me perfectly and thus I am the greatest of you all.
Down with meritocracy
The man who coined the word four decades ago wishes Tony Blair would stop using it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2001/jun/29/comment
Down with meritocracy
The man who coined the word four decades ago wishes Tony Blair would stop using it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2001/jun/29/comment
by Thomas Liberty Paine August 12, 2008
Our eugenics program proclaims I am of greater merit than you and that is why I lead and you follow.
In meritocracy only those who believe they are the most deserving rule.
In meritocracy only those who believe they are the most deserving rule.
by Thomas Liberty Paine August 10, 2008