Bernard Mandeville | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1670 Rotterdam, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 21 January 1733 Hackney, Great Britain |
| School tradition | Classical liberalism |
| Nationality | Dutch |
Bernard Mandeville (15 November 1670 – 21 January 1733) was a Dutch philosopher. He justified mass executions for petty crimes in England and believed they were necessary for "the Peace of the Society".[1]
References
- ↑ Domenico Losurdo (2011). Liberalism: A Counter-History: 'White Servants' (p. 85). [PDF] Verso. ISBN 9781844676934 [LG]