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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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GenrePsychology
Length1 hr 43 mins
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Publish dateApr 25, 2021
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Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION: WILLIAM ANDREWS CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
23CHAP. V.: Of Regulations concerning Felons in Prison, and the good Effects to be expected from them.
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24CHAP. VI.
3GENERAL EDITORS
25Of Transportation: And a Method to render that Punishment more effectual.
4ADVISORY EDITORS
26FINIS.
5CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
27FOOTNOTE:
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6INTRODUCTION
28THE AUGUSTAN REPRINT SOCIETY Publications in Print
7FOOTNOTES TO THE INTRODUCTION
291948-1949
8A NOTE ON THE TEXT: AN
301949-1950
9ENQUIRY: INTO THE
311950-1951
10FREQUENT EXECUTIONS: AT
321951-1952
11TYBURN:: THE
331952-1953
12PREFACE: THE
341953-1954
13CHAP. I.
351954-1955
14CHAP. II.
361958-1959
15CHAP. III.
371959-1960
16CHAP. IV.
381960-1961
17CHAP. V.
391961-1962
18CHAP. VI.
401962-1963
19CHAP. I.: Of Theftbote; or, the Crime of Compounding of Felony.
41William Andrews Clark Memorial Library: University of California, Los Angeles
20CHAP. II.: Of the ill Consequences of Theftbote, and the Licentiousness of Felons in Newgate.
42The Augustan Reprint Society
21CHAP. III.: Of Execution Day, the Journey to Tyburn, and a Word in behalf of Anatomical Dissections.
43PUBLICATIONS FOR 1963-1964: THE AUGUSTAN REPRINT SOCIETY
22CHAP. IV.: Of the wrong Judgments that are pass'd on the dying Behaviour of Malefactors.
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