The Fable of the Bees; Or Private Vices Public Benefits
1728211271London: J. Tonson 1728. hardcover. very good. 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 Middlesex and an Abusive Letter to Lord C-. 2 volumes published 1 year apart and by different publishers 8vo original calf; rubbed spine labels partially present. London: J. Tonson 1728 Fifth Edition and James Roberts 1729. First Edition. Very Good.<br/><br/> This is one of many editions of the famous and popular satire on the true causes of social welfare and riches Mandeville suggesting that base behavior produces positive economic effects. The conspiratorial theory of the origin of society so prominent in Part I was widely criticized after the publication of the 1723 edition. In the second volume probably in response to his critics Mandeville moved towards a more evolutionary account of society. This had an influence on the thinking of David Hume. Mandeville also adumbrated the division of labour theory subsequently developed by Adam Smith.<br/><br/> J. Tonson unknown books
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