An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves

Bernard Mandeville's poem "The Grumbling Hive: or, Knaves turn'd Honest" explores the subtle interplay between morality and business practices, particularly through the lens of the term "knave". This article examines Mandeville's use of "knave" in juxtapo...

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Autor: Simões, Bruno Costa
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Fecha de publicación:2022
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade de Brasília (UnB)
Repositorio:Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporânea
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Palavra-chave:Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Moralidade.
Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Morality.
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spelling An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding KnavesUma Análise da Observação B da "Fábula das Abelhas" de Bernard Mandeville: a respeito dos PatifesMandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Moralidade.Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Morality.Bernard Mandeville's poem "The Grumbling Hive: or, Knaves turn'd Honest" explores the subtle interplay between morality and business practices, particularly through the lens of the term "knave". This article examines Mandeville's use of "knave" in juxtaposition with the value of honesty portrayed in the poem's title. In contrast to the spiritual transformation depicted in the poem, in which all the bees in the hive become honest through divine intervention, Mandeville suggests a different kind of change in moral practice, one that incorporates previously unacceptable behavior into the social fabric. Through a varied historical reconstruction of the uses and understandings of the term in question, the study explores Mandeville's concerns about the acceptance and normalization of dishonesty in various segments of society, as illustrated by the anecdote in Observation B, which shows how dishonesty permeates all aspects of commerce, involving buyers, sellers, merchants, traders, and dealers. By analyzing Mandeville's portrayal of dishonesty and its integration into social dynamics, this study aims to elucidate the underlying tensions between ethical standards and the pursuit of self-interest.O poema de Bernard Mandeville "The Grumbling Hive: or, Knaves turn'd Honest" explora a sutil interação entre moralidade e práticas comerciais, especialmente por meio das lentes do termo "patifaria” (knave). Este artigo examina o uso de knave feito por Mandeville em justaposição com o valor da honestidade retratado no título do poema. Em contraste com a transformação espiritual retratada no poema, em que todas as abelhas da colmeia se tornam honestas por meio de intervenção divina, Mandeville sugere um tipo diferente de mudança na prática moral, que incorpora ao tecido social um comportamento anteriormente inaceitável. Por meio de uma reconstrução histórica variada dos usos e entendimentos do termo em questão, o estudo explora as preocupações de Mandeville sobre a aceitação e a normalização da desonestidade em vários segmentos da sociedade, conforme ilustrado pela anedota na Observação B, que mostra como a desonestidade permeia todos os aspectos do comércio, envolvendo compradores, vendedores, comerciantes, atravessadores e negociantes. Ao analisar o retrato que Mandeville faz da desonestidade e sua integração na dinâmica social, este estudo busca elucidar as tensões subjacentes entre os padrões éticos e a busca do interesse próprio.Departamento de Filosofia da Universidade de Brasília2022-12-31info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/fmc/article/view/5404010.26512/rfmc.v10i3.54040Journal of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy; Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Dossier "Bernard Mandeville"; 181-210Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporânea; Vol. 10 Núm. 3 (2022): Dossiê "Bernard Mandeville"; 181-210Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporânea; v. 10 n. 3 (2022): Dossiê "Bernard Mandeville"; 181-2102317-957010.26512/rfmc.v10i3reponame:Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporâneainstname:Universidade de Brasília (UnB)instacron:UNBenghttps://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/fmc/article/view/54040/40233Copyright (c) 2022 Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporâneainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSimões, Bruno Costa2024-09-30T14:17:32Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/54040Revistahttp://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/fmc/indexPUBhttp://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/fmc/oaiperiodicos.bce@unb.br | rfmc.ppgfilunb@gmail.com | hahn.alexandre@gmail.com2317-95702317-9570opendoar:2024-09-30T14:17:32Revista de Filosofia Moderna e Contemporânea - Universidade de Brasília (UnB)false
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
Uma Análise da Observação B da "Fábula das Abelhas" de Bernard Mandeville: a respeito dos Patifes
title An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
spellingShingle An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
Simões, Bruno Costa
Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Moralidade.
Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Morality.
title_short An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
title_full An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
title_fullStr An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
title_full_unstemmed An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
title_sort An Analysis of Remark B of Bernard Mandeville’s "Fable of the Bees": regarding Knaves
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Simões, Bruno Costa
author Simões, Bruno Costa
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dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Moralidade.
Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Morality.
topic Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Moralidade.
Mandeville. Knavery. The Grumbling Hive. Morality.
description Bernard Mandeville's poem "The Grumbling Hive: or, Knaves turn'd Honest" explores the subtle interplay between morality and business practices, particularly through the lens of the term "knave". This article examines Mandeville's use of "knave" in juxtaposition with the value of honesty portrayed in the poem's title. In contrast to the spiritual transformation depicted in the poem, in which all the bees in the hive become honest through divine intervention, Mandeville suggests a different kind of change in moral practice, one that incorporates previously unacceptable behavior into the social fabric. Through a varied historical reconstruction of the uses and understandings of the term in question, the study explores Mandeville's concerns about the acceptance and normalization of dishonesty in various segments of society, as illustrated by the anecdote in Observation B, which shows how dishonesty permeates all aspects of commerce, involving buyers, sellers, merchants, traders, and dealers. By analyzing Mandeville's portrayal of dishonesty and its integration into social dynamics, this study aims to elucidate the underlying tensions between ethical standards and the pursuit of self-interest.
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