“Man, considered not merely as an organized being, but as a rational agent and a member of society, is perhaps the most wonderfully contrived, and to us the most interesting specimen of Divine wisdom that we have any knowledge of.”
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Introductory lectures on political-economy, delivered at Oxford, in Easter term MDCCCXXXI. With remarks on tithes and on poor-laws and on penal colonies
This book is a compilation of lectures focusing on the principles and practices of political economy, with specific emphasis on the topics of tithes, laws concerning the poor, and penal colonies. The lectures were delivered at Oxford University in the Easter term of 1831. more
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Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
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