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This book examines the social and political thought of Bernard Mandeville, whose works, although notorious, had a significant impact on such thinkers as Voltaire, Hume, and Adam Smith. Professor Goldsmith sets out to show how Mandevilles views resulted from his rejection of the ideology of his time, which subordinated private interests to the claims of society or God. Instead, Mandeville proposed selflove as the mechanism of social development and attributed civilisation and the amenities of life to selfishness. Although he did not develop a theory of the free market, his views, by exalting private vices and ridiculing the classical and aristocratic virtues, legitimated the pursuit of gain and the spirit of capitalism.
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I hoped for a straightforward read, but this book was more complex than I anticipated. The concepts Mandeville discusses about public benefits arising from private vices were interesting, but I struggled with some of the arguments. I think it could use a better introduction for newcomers.
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Lila Thompson
Not What I Expected
I hoped for a straightforward read, but this book was more complex than I anticipated. The concepts Mandeville discusses about public benefits arising from private vices were interesting, but I struggled with some of the arguments. I think it could use a better introduction for newcomers.
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Lila Thompson
Not What I Expected
I hoped for a straightforward read, but this book was more complex than I anticipated. The concepts Mandeville discusses about public benefits arising from private vices were interesting, but I struggled with some of the arguments. I think it could use a better introduction for newcomers.
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Samir Patel
Interesting but Dense
Mandeville's work in this book is intriguing, but I found it pretty dense at times. His ideas are compelling, but the writing can be a bit convoluted. I enjoyed it overall, just had to read slowly to really grasp his points.
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Samir Patel
Interesting but Dense
Mandeville's work in this book is intriguing, but I found it pretty dense at times. His ideas are compelling, but the writing can be a bit convoluted. I enjoyed it overall, just had to read slowly to really grasp his points.
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