{"product_id":"free-thoughts-on-religion-the-church-and-national-happiness-taylor-francis-ltd-9781138510159-bernard-mandeville","title":"Free Thoughts on Religion, the Church, and National Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking insights of Bernard Mandeville in his compelling work, \u003cstrong\u003eFree Thoughts on Religion, the Church, and National Happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published in 2018 by Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd, this paperback edition spans 282 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between religion, societal structures, and collective well-being. Mandeville, renowned for his earlier work \u003cem\u003eThe Fable of the Bees\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional moral beliefs, presenting a Hobbesian perspective that civilization is intricately linked to vice. This book is a must-read for those interested in political science and theology, offering a unique lens through which to examine the foundations of happiness and societal order. Enhance your understanding of these critical themes with Mandeville's incisive arguments and profound reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard Mandeville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52243102597462,"sku":"9781138510159","price":60.62,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9781138510159.jpg?v=1767766005","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.fi\/products\/free-thoughts-on-religion-the-church-and-national-happiness-taylor-francis-ltd-9781138510159-bernard-mandeville","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}