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Mandeville and Hume - Anatomists of Civil Society (Paperback, New ed.)
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Mandeville and Hume - Anatomists of Civil Society (Paperback, New ed.)
Series: Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment, 2013:07
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The Fable of the bees and the Treatise of human nature were written
to define and dissect the essential components of a 'civil
society'. How have early readings of the Fable skewed our
understanding of the work and its author? To what extent did
Mandeville's celebrated work influence that of Hume? In this
pioneering book, Mikko Tolonen extends current research at the
intersection of philosophy and book history by analysing the two
parts of the Fable in relation to the development of the Treatise.
Focussing on the key themes of selfishness, pride, justice and
politeness, Tolonen traces the evolution of Mandeville's thinking
on human nature and the origins of political society to explore the
relationship between his Fable and Hume's Treatise. Through a close
examination of the publishing history of the Fable and F. B. Kaye's
seminal edition, Tolonen uncovers hitherto overlooked differences
between Parts I and II to open up new approaches in Mandeville
scholarship. As the question of social responsibility dominates the
political agenda, the legacy of these key Enlightenment
philosophers is as pertinent today as it was to our predecessors.
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