A Letter to Dion by Bernard Mandeville

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Author Mandeville, Bernard, 1670-1733
Commentator Viner, Jacob, 1892-1970
LoC No. 53003599
Title A Letter to Dion
Note A reply to Bishop Berkeley's Alciphron; or, The minute philosopher.
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Summary "A Letter to Dion" by Bernard Mandeville is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century, specifically in 1732. The work is primarily a response to Bishop Berkeley's "Alciphron: or, the Minute Philosopher," wherein Mandeville defends his previous ideas expressed in "The Fable of the Bees." This letter addresses misinterpretations and accusations directed at him regarding his views on vice and morality, as well as the socio-economic implications of luxury and human behavior. The opening of "A Letter to Dion" establishes Mandeville’s intention to clarify and defend his position against critiques stemming from Berkeley's dialogues. In this initial segment, Mandeville articulates that his opponents have misunderstood the nature and purpose of his writings, which were misconstrued as promoting vice. He emphasizes that his arguments are intended to critique the societal views on moral conduct and the underlying vices that contribute to a thriving society. Rather than condoning immoral behavior, Mandeville asserts that acknowledging human flaws and societal complexities is essential for understanding human prosperity and governance. The discourse indicates that Mandeville seeks to engage in a rational examination of human nature, morality, and their impacts on societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Berkeley, George, 1685-1753. Alciphron
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EBook-No. 29478
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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