The Fable Of The Bees by Bernard Mandeville
or, Private Vices, Publick Benefits
The book explores the paradoxical idea that private vices, such as greed and selfishness, can lead to public benefits and economic prosperity. Through the allegory of a bee society, it argues that the pursuit of individual self-interest inadvertently contributes to the overall good of society, as it drives economic activity and innovation. The narrative challenges traditional moral values by suggesting that what is often considered immoral behavior can have positive social outcomes, sparking debates about the relationship between ethics and economics.
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- Published
- 1714
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 6th on 20 of the Most Important Books for Economics before 1940 (New York Public Library)