An Essay Upon Projects by Daniel Defoe

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Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title An Essay Upon Projects
Note Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company by David Price
Summary "An Essay Upon Projects" by Daniel Defoe is a practical treatise written in the late 17th century. The work explores various proposals intended to advance society's material and moral welfare, reflecting Defoe's innovative thoughts on economic and social reforms. Through a range of project ideas, he aims to encourage public consciousness around improvement and responsibility, touching on topics such as banks, taxation, and educational structures. The opening of the book introduces the notion of "projecting" as a response to the pressing needs and economic challenges faced by society during a time of war. Defoe highlights the tumultuous effects of economic downturns on merchants and the population, leading to a surge in inventive ideas among the populace. He draws from historical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate his points, establishing a connection between personal enterprise and social responsibility. The discussions include proposals for establishing banks, improving public infrastructure, and addressing issues of poverty, offering insights that remain relevant in modern discourse around economic projects and societal governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Finance -- Great Britain
Subject Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 18th century
Subject Economics -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 4087
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 10, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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