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An Essay Upon Projects
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ISBN10: 9374833824
ISBN13: 9789374833827
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374833827
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An essay upon projects is a practical treatise that presents a series of proposals aimed at improving society's economic and moral welfare. Daniel Defoe explores innovative ideas for public and private initiatives, addressing issues such as banking, taxation, education, infrastructure, and poverty. The work emphasizes the importance of individual and collective responsibility in responding to societal challenges, highlighting how personal enterprise can contribute to broader social benefit. Defoe frames the notion of projecting as a method for addressing pressing economic and social problems, particularly those arising from instability and conflict. Drawing on historical examples, observations, and personal experience, he illustrates the potential of well-conceived projects to effect meaningful change. The essay underscores the interplay between practical innovation and ethical consideration, showing how inventive thinking can enhance both material prosperity and moral development. By combining analysis, practical suggestions, and social critique, Defoe's work offers enduring insight into economic reform, civic duty, and the power of proactive engagement in shaping a more effective and just society.
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