The Fable of the Bees: or Private Vices, Publick Benefits Bernard Mandeville (1714)
In the book The Fable of the Bees by Bernard Mandeville, the author presents a provocative argument that private vices, such as greed and self-interest, ultimately drive economic prosperity and social progress. Through his satirical poem The Grumbling Hive and its accompanying essays, Mandeville challenges the notion that moral virtue leads to societal well-being. Instead, … Continue reading The Fable of the Bees: or Private Vices, Publick Benefits Bernard Mandeville (1714)