The Fable Of The Bees

Or, Private Vices, Public Benefits. With An Essay On Charity And Charity Schools, And A Search Into The Nature Of Society. Also, A Vindication Of The Book From The Aspersions Contained In A Presentment Of The Grand Jury Of

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Bernard Mandeville

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Paperback / softback

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This classic philosophical work explores the complex relationship between individual self-interest and the common good. The author argues that private vices can lead to collective benefits and that a just society is one that embraces the pursuit of self-interest. Along with the philosophical arguments, the book also contains a critique of the charitable institutions of the time and their impact on society. A thought-provoking read that remains relevant to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Release date Australia

July 18th, 2023

Author

Bernard Mandeville

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

548

Dimensions

156x234x28

ISBN-13

9781022601376

Product ID

38368602

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