An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725)
Unveiling the Social Roots of Executions: A Critical Examination of Crime and Punishment in 18th Century LondonBy Bernard Mandeville
Length1h 43m
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In "An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn" (1725), Bernard Mandeville delves into the sociopolitical landscape of early 18th-century England, scrutinizing the rampant executions at Tyburn as reflective of broader moral and economic truths. Mandeville employs a satirical yet analytical literary style, melding spirited rhetoric with philosophical inquiry, which positions the work within the burgeoning discourse of social criticism and political economy. His observations are framed by the Enlightenment's growing emphasis on reason and empirical inquiry, as he explores the implications of public punishment on societal order and moral behavior. Bernard Mandeville, a Dutch-born philosopher and economist, is perhaps best known for his earlier work, "The Fable of the Bees," which argues provocatively for the idea that private vices can result in public benefits. His experiences as an outsider in English society and his keen insight into human behavior likely inspired this subsequent work. Mandeville's philosophical outlook is marked by a critical examination of morality and the consequences of individual actions, providing a nuanced understanding of the human psyche. Readers interested in the intersection of morality, economic theory, and societal critique will find Mandeville's "An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn" to be an indispensable text. It offers profound insights into the complexities surrounding justice and punishment, making it relevant for those studying criminal justice, moral philosophy, or the social dynamics of the Enlightenment era.
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Publish dateApr 25, 2021
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Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION: WILLIAM ANDREWS CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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3GENERAL EDITORS
4ADVISORY EDITORS
5CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
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6INTRODUCTION
7FOOTNOTES TO THE INTRODUCTION
8A NOTE ON THE TEXT: AN
9ENQUIRY: INTO THE
10FREQUENT EXECUTIONS: AT
11TYBURN:: THE
12PREFACE: THE
13CHAP. I.
14CHAP. II.
15CHAP. III.
16CHAP. IV.
17CHAP. V.
18CHAP. VI.
19CHAP. I.: Of Theftbote; or, the Crime of Compounding of Felony.
20CHAP. II.: Of the ill Consequences of Theftbote, and the Licentiousness of Felons in Newgate.
21CHAP. III.: Of Execution Day, the Journey to Tyburn, and a Word in behalf of Anatomical Dissections.
22CHAP. IV.: Of the wrong Judgments that are pass'd on the dying Behaviour of Malefactors.
23CHAP. V.: Of Regulations concerning Felons in Prison, and the good Effects to be expected from them.
24CHAP. VI.
25Of Transportation: And a Method to render that Punishment more effectual.
26FINIS.
27FOOTNOTE:
28THE AUGUSTAN REPRINT SOCIETY Publications in Print
291948-1949
301949-1950
311950-1951
321951-1952
331952-1953
341953-1954
351954-1955
361958-1959
371959-1960
381960-1961
391961-1962
401962-1963
41William Andrews Clark Memorial Library: University of California, Los Angeles
42The Augustan Reprint Society
43PUBLICATIONS FOR 1963-1964: THE AUGUSTAN REPRINT SOCIETY
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