02398cam a22003373u 4500 38185 UtSlPG 20260610133854.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HB HQ Knowlton, Charles, 1800-1850 Fruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-01 Produced by David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Birth control Malthusianism Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 Bradlaugh, Charles, 1833-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38185 79025 79025