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“Pride and vanity have built more hospitals than all the virtues together.”

Quote by Bernard de Mandeville

Book:The Fable of the Bees

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The Fable of the Bees

Written by Bernard Mandeville, this seminal work delves into the complexities of human behavior, economic systems, and social order by using the allegory of bees and their hive. The book examines the role of self-interest in the functioning of society and the economy, offering a critical perspective on the moral and ethical implications of individual actions within a collective framework. more

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Bernard de Mandeville

Bernard de Mandeville was a 17th-century English philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy and political economy. He is best known for his work 'The Fable of the Bees', which explores the nature of human behavior and society. more

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