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  • The Fable of the Bees; Or, Private Vices, Public Benefits

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    "The Fable of the Bees; Or, Private Vices, Public Benefits" by Bernard Mandeville is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between individual self-interest and societal benefit. Mandeville presents a satirical view of human behavior, arguing that private vices, such as greed and selfishness, can lead to public benefits, such as economic prosperity and social progress. Through his ... Read more

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  • The Fable of the Bees

    Philosophical Classic

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    "The Fable of The Bees" is a book by Bernard Mandeville. It consists of"The Grumbling Hive"; and an essay, "An Enquiry into the Origin of Moral Virtue". In "The Grumbling Hive", the author describes a bee community that thrives until the bees decide to live by honesty and virtue. As they abandon their desire for personal gain, the economy of their hive collapses, and they go on to live simple, ... Read more

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  • The Fable of the Bees

    or, Private Vices, Publick Benefits

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    The Fable of The Bees: or, Private Vices, Publick Benefits is a 1714 book by the Anglo-Dutch satirist Bernard Mandeville. It consists of the satirical poem The Grumbling Hive: or, Knaves turn'd Honest, which was first published in 1705, along with prose discussion of the poem, called "Remarks", and an essay, An Enquiry into the Origin of Moral Virtue. In 1723 another edition appeared in which ... Read more

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  • The Fable of the Bees

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    Laws and government are to the political bodies of civil societies, what the vital spirits and life itself are to the natural bodies of animated creatures; and as those that study the anatomy of dead carcases may see, that the chief organs and nicest springs more immediately required to continue the motion of our machine, are not hard bones, strong muscles and nerves, nor the smooth white skin, ... Read more

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  • A Letter to Dion

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    "A Letter to Dion" by Bernard Mandeville is a thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of human nature and society. Mandeville, known for his controversial views on morality and economics, uses this letter format to engage in a dialogue about the virtues and vices that drive human behavior. He challenges conventional wisdom, suggesting that self-interest and vice can lead to ... Read more

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  • An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    "An Enquiry into the Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War" by Bernard Mandeville explores the complex relationship between societal values and the concept of honour. Mandeville delves into how honour is constructed within social contexts and its implications for human behavior. He argues that honour is not merely an innate quality but rather a social construct that can be ... Read more

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  • An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725)

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    "An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn" by Bernard Mandeville is a thought-provoking examination of the social and moral implications of capital punishment in early 18th-century England. Mandeville, known for his controversial views on morality and human behavior, delves into the reasons behind the high rate of executions at Tyburn, questioning the effectiveness of such ... Read more

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  • The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads

    The Misanthrope, The Flying Doctor, The Satyricon, The Headswoman, dise Garden, The Absentee, etc.

    by Molière, St. John Hankin, Elizabeth F. Guptill, Petronius Arbiter, Anthony Trollope, Kenneth Grahame, Thomas Carlyle, George Gibbs, Richard Head, Francis Kirkman, Herman Melville, Maria Edgeworth, Marietta Holley, Anatole France, Nelson Lloyd, Voltaire, Samuel Brunt, Archibald Marshal, Gilbert Knox, H. H. Sir Bashford, P. G. Wodehouse, Susan Fenimore Cooper, Thomas Love Peacock, William Carlos Williams, Terry Southern, Hilaire Belloc, Iris Barry, C. M. Westmacott, Desiderius Erasmus, I. J. Potter, Montague Glass, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Elkanah Settle, Samuel Pordage, Bernard Mandeville, James Thomson, G. W. Foote, Marie Corelli, William Herman, Mark Twain, Ingersoll Lockwood, Jonathan Swift, T. Smollett, Thomas Mann, H. G. Wells, Bertram Gayton, George S. Schuyler, Eugen Richter, Walter Harte, Aristophanes, Bill Nye, John Arbuthnot, Thomas Bridges, James Bramston, Ambrose Bierce, Franklin P. Adams, John Hervey Baron Hervey, An M. D., Frank Chapman Bliss ...
    The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads offers a rich tapestry of wit, irony, and cultural critique, spanning centuries and showcasing the evolution of satirical literature. With its diverse range of styles from the sharp societal observations of the Enlightenment to the tongue-in-cheek modernity of the 20th century this anthology captures the spirit and scope of satire's unyielding challenge to ... Read more

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  • A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology

    The Deaf, The Battle with the Slum, Degeneracy, The Leaven in a Great City, Boyville, etc.

    by Harry Best, Jacob A. Riis, W. T. Stead, Eugene S. Talbot, Lillian William Betts, John E. Gunckel, Mrs. Sophie Van Elkan Lyons Burke, Guy Thorne, Bernard Mandeville, Samuel Merwin, Arthur Lawrence Hayward, James Harold Romain, Clifton R. Wooldridge, William Booth, L. O. Curon, Mary Higgs, George M. White, Sigmund Engel, Margaret Wynne Nevinson, John Josiah Munro, Caroline H. Woods, Nels Anderson, Charles Kingston, Josiah Flynt, Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg, V. M. Masten, Hans Kurella, R. M. Algie, A-No. 1, Louis Albert Banks, Samuel Paynter Wilson, W. A. Chapple, Roland Burnham Molineux, Carlo de Fornaro, John Thomas Smith, Roy K. Anderson, Jacobus X, Wellington Scott ...
    Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives, ... Read more

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  • Ethics Explored: 52 Influential Books

    Character Building, A Christian Directory, The Ethics of Aristotle, The Girl and Her Religion, etc.

    by Booker T. Washington, Richard Baxter, James Harold Romain, Cora May Williams, John Hamilton Moore, Aristotle, John H. Stapleton, Franz Brentano, Margaret Slattery, G. E. Moore, T. De Witt Talmage, Bernard Mandeville, William De Witt Hyde, Lucy Helen Muriel Soulsby, J. M. Judy, Thomas Fowler, M. Valentine, John Dewey, W. R. Sorley, Kenneth Ingram, S. A. D. Tissot, Robert Chenault Givler, James Hayden Tufts, Goldwin Smith, Mabel Anne McKee, Malcolm Guthrie, Maurice Francis Egan, Alfred Russel Wallace, S. M. I. Henry, Rudolf Eucken, Horatio Robinson Storer, Edward Abbott Sir Parry, Epictetus, Emil Edward Kusel, Stephen S. Wise, H. G. Wells, John Bunyan, George Horace Lorimer, Oliver Optic, Horatio Jr. Alger, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Plutarch, Arthur Christopher Benson, Benedictus de Spinoza, Felix Adler, Iamblichus, W. R. Washington Sullivan, Laurence Housman, Upton Sinclair ...
    Ethics Explored: 52 Influential Books is a vibrant tapestry weaving together a myriad of philosophical and ethical perspectives from an illustrious array of voices across history. This anthology spans a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the elegant musings of classical antiquity to the resonant calls for social justice in modern times. Within its pages, readers are treated to profound ... Read more

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  • Aesop Dress'd; Or, A Collection of Fables Writ in Familiar Verse

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    In "Aesop Dress'd; Or, A Collection of Fables Writ in Familiar Verse," Bernard Mandeville reinvigorates the timeless fables of Aesop, blending moral instruction with a distinctive satirical style. Mandeville employs a lively and accessible verse form that captures the essence of each fable while infusing it with contemporary wit and sharp social commentary. Set against the backdrop of early 18th ... Read more

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  • An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725)

    Unveiling the Social Roots of Executions: A Critical Examination of Crime and Punishment in 18th Century London

    by Bernard Mandeville ...
    In "An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn" (1725), Bernard Mandeville delves into the sociopolitical landscape of early 18th-century England, scrutinizing the rampant executions at Tyburn as reflective of broader moral and economic truths. Mandeville employs a satirical yet analytical literary style, melding spirited rhetoric with philosophical inquiry, which positions ... Read more

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