The Fable of the Bees: Or Private Vices, Publick Benefits, Vol 1

The Fable of the Bees

Or Private Vices, Publick Benefits, Vol 1

1714 • 572 pages

Beginning with a poem and continuing with a number of essays and dialogues, this book is all tied together by the startling and original idea that private vices (self-interest) lead to public benefits (the development and operation of society).

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