Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question
Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question
Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question, written by Charles Knowlton in the mid-19th century, addresses critical issues surrounding population control and reproductive health. The treatise advocates for informed and voluntary methods of limiting offspring to enhance social and political welfare, emphasizing the dangers of unchecked population growth. Knowlton explores philosophical concepts related to consciousness, sensation, and the moral implications of reproduction, while also discussing practical aspects of generation and the institution of marriage. This work is notable for its early advocacy of birth control and its influence on Malthusian thought.
Editions
Link to this book
Add a free, dofollow link to Lex on your blog, forum, syllabus, or reading list.
<a href="https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00"><img src="https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg" alt="Read Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question by Charles Knowlton free on Lex" width="160" height="40"></a>[](https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00)[url=https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00][img]https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg[/img][/url]Read Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question by Charles Knowlton free on Lex: https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00Cite this book
Reading this edition for a paper or guide? Copy a citation.
Knowlton, Charles. Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question. Lex, lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00.Knowlton, C. (n.d.). Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00Knowlton, Charles. Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/fruits-of-philosophy-a-treatise-on-the-population-question-a5c3e7c7-859b-4dec-ae28-3f9e2b457b00.
