Introduction to Thomas Robert Malthus


Essay, 2002

11 Pages, Grade: 1.1 (A)


Abstract or Introduction

Rev. Thomas Robert Malthus published his first Essay on the Principle of Population in 1798 in order to refute the views expressed by utopian writers and philosophers who believed that society could be reshaped in a new form which would lead to a better life for all. Malthus thought that this would never work simply because there would never be enough food to support an idealistic society. In his works Malthus set up laws about society based on past and present evidence and he tried to make future predictions of populations. Although his work has been very influential, it was his fate to frame an analysis of the relationship between population, economy and society during the last generation to which it was applicable. There have been many studies to show whether Malthus was correct for his time and some limitations of his writings have been pointed out. Some of the main limitations of his works are concerned with his views of non-modern Western and non-modern societies.

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Title
Introduction to Thomas Robert Malthus
College
Oxford University  (New College)
Grade
1.1 (A)
Author
Year
2002
Pages
11
Catalog Number
V4698
ISBN (eBook)
9783638128742
ISBN (Book)
9783638756549
File size
392 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Introduction, Thomas, Robert, Malthus
Quote paper
BA (Oxon), Dip Psych (Open) Christine Langhoff (Author), 2002, Introduction to Thomas Robert Malthus, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/4698

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