Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question by Charles Knowlton
QR code
"Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question" by Charles Knowlton is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This treatise addresses the vital concerns of population control and reproductive health, advocating for informed and voluntary methods of limiting offspring in order to promote social and political welfare. It dives into discussions about the implications of unrestrained population growth on societal well-being and introduces a philosophical framework around human reproduction.
At the start of the treatise, the authors present a preface emphasizing the historical context of Knowlton's work, highlighting past challenges related to its publication. They outline the urgency of addressing the population question, suggesting that unchecked growth would lead to significant societal suffering, and emphasize the necessity for "scientific checks" to population growth as opposed to existing moral and physical restraints. In the subsequent philosophical proem, the notion of consciousness is explored, with a focus on the relationship between sensation, happiness, and the moral implications of reproduction. This sets the stage for the later chapters, where Knowlton discusses the practical aspects of generation, the institution of marriage, and ethical considerations surrounding reproduction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Knowlton, Charles, 1800-1850 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 |
| Editor | Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 |
| Title | Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Birth control |
| Subject | Malthusianism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38185 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38185-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 544 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!