Remarks Upon A Late Book, Entitled The Fable Of The Bees Or Private Vices, Public Benefits In Letter To The Author (1726)

""Remarks Upon A Late Book, Entitled The Fable Of The Bees: Or Private Vices, Public Benefits In Letter To The Author (1726)"" is a critical response by William Law to the book ""The Fable of the Bees"" by Bernard Mandeville. In his letter, Law argues against Mandeville's thesis that private vices can lead to public benefits. Law contends that this idea is dangerous and immoral, and that true virtue and morality are necessary for the well-being of society. He also critiques Mandeville's understanding of human nature and his use of fables to make his argument. Overall, Law's work is a thoughtful and well-reasoned critique of Mandeville's controversial book.To Which Is Added, A Postscript, Containing An Observation Or Two Upon Mr. Bayle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.