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Set in 1796, the narrative revolves around Mr. Malthus, who believes in the inevitability of human progress, contrasting sharply with his son Thomas's skepticism. Thomas challenges the optimistic view of perpetual advancement, prompting a father-son dialogue that explores their differing beliefs. Mr. Malthus encourages Thomas to articulate his objections, setting the stage for a thoughtful examination of the concepts of progress and the potential limitations of human development.
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An Essay on the Principle of Population, Volume I, Thomas Robert Malthus
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- Released
- 2013
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- An Essay on the Principle of Population, Volume I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Robert Malthus
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 324
- ISBN13
- 9781602068629
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Set in 1796, the narrative revolves around Mr. Malthus, who believes in the inevitability of human progress, contrasting sharply with his son Thomas's skepticism. Thomas challenges the optimistic view of perpetual advancement, prompting a father-son dialogue that explores their differing beliefs. Mr. Malthus encourages Thomas to articulate his objections, setting the stage for a thoughtful examination of the concepts of progress and the potential limitations of human development.