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100 1 _aKnowlton, Charles,
_d1800-1850
245 1 0 _aFruits of Philosophy: A Treatise on the Population Question
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirth control
653 _aMalthusianism
700 1 _aBesant, Annie,
_d1847-1933
700 1 _aBradlaugh, Charles,
_d1833-1891
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38185
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