Additions to the Fourth And Former Editions of An Essay On the Principle of Popu
Additions to the Fourth And Former Editions of An Essay On the Principle of Popu
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Thirdly ; it seems to be proved by expe- rience, that the lower classes of society seldom acquire a decided taste for conve- niences and comforts till they become plentiful compared with food, which they never do till food has become in some de- gree scarce. If the labourer can obtain the full support of himself and family by two or three days' labour ; and if, to furnish himself with conveniences and comforts, he must work three or four days more, he will generally think the sacrifice too grea...t com- pared with the objects to be obtained, which are not strictly necessary to him, and will therefore often prefer the luxury of idleness to the luxury of improved lodging and clothing. This is said by Humboldt to be particularly the case in some parts of South America, and to a certain extent prevails in Ireland, India, and all countries where food is plentiful compared with capital and manufactured commodities. On the other hand.
236 Of increasing Wealth, as it Bk. Iii.
hand, if the main part of the labourer's time be occupied in procuring food, habits of industry are necessarily generated, and the remaining time, which is but inconsi- derable compared with the commodities it will purchase, is seldom grudged.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Thirdly ; it seems to be proved by expe- rience, that the lower classes of society seldom acquire a decided taste for conve- niences and comforts till they become plentiful compared with food, which they never do till food has become in some de- gree scarce. If the labourer can obtain the full support of himself and family by two or three days' labour ; and if, to furnish himself with conveniences and comforts, he must work three or four days more, he will generally think the sacrifice too grea...t com- pared with the objects to be obtained, which are not strictly necessary to him, and will therefore often prefer the luxury of idleness to the luxury of improved lodging and clothing. This is said by Humboldt to be particularly the case in some parts of South America, and to a certain extent prevails in Ireland, India, and all countries where food is plentiful compared with capital and manufactured commodities. On the other hand.
236 Of increasing Wealth, as it Bk. Iii.
hand, if the main part of the labourer's time be occupied in procuring food, habits of industry are necessarily generated, and the remaining time, which is but inconsi- derable compared with the commodities it will purchase, is seldom grudged.
What to read after Additions to the Fourth And Former Editions of An Essay On the Principle of Popu?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by T R Thomas Robert Malthus to read onlineMoreLess
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