He thus gave to the rich a kind of scientific argument against the ideas of equality; and we know that though all dominion is based upon force, force itself begins to totter as soon as it is no longer supported by a firm belief in its own rightfulness.
Kropotkin argues that Malthus provided a justification for inequality and the power of the wealthy.
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