Discussion: The Fable of the Bees: Or Private Vices, Publick Benefits

Author: Bernard Mandeville

Description: Mandeville's provocative work critiques moral and social structures through the satirical tale of a bee society. In it, individual vices, such as greed and vanity, are depicted as contributing to the greater public good, challenging traditional moral beliefs. Mandeville suggests that personal vices, when widely practiced, lead to social and economic benefits.

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