Philosopher Mélanie Plouviez: 'The rich are not rich alone; they are in a social world that protects them'

Philosopher Mélanie Plouviez: 'The rich are not rich alone; they are in a social world that protects them'
Wealth is not determined solely by the possessions and assets one accumulates, philosopher Mélanie Plouviez explains in an interview with Le Monde. Since antiquity, a person's fortune has also been defined by one's social standing, relationships of dominance, dependence and honor.