0
Who was Thomas Malthus and what did he propose would happen to humans?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Thomas Malthus was a British economist during the Industrial Revolution and is considered one of the fathers of capitalism.
In his "An Essay of the Principle of Population" (1798) Malthus stated that populations would rise faster than food supply would. He reasoned that the occaisional epidemic, war, famine, etc. to kill off a relatively small fraction of the population, considered excess people, was beneficial in the long run, because otherwise the population would grow uncontrollably and most, if not all, people would be poor and miserable.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What were the basic ideas of Thomas Malthus?
In 1798, a 32 year-old British economist anonymously published a lengthy pamphlet criticizing the views of the Utopians who believed that life could and would definitely improve for humans on earth. The hastily written text, An Essay on the Principle of Population as it Affects the Future Improvement of Society, with Remarks on the Speculations of Mr. Godwin, M. Condorcet, and Other Writers, was published by Thomas Robert Malthus.
What is your view of human nature Thomas?
Humans are capable of such love and compassion that it could only be equaled by the utter evil that we do.
What describes Thomas Hobbes's view of human nature?
Humans are naturally cruel and must be controlled by an absolute and powerful leader.
What best describes Thomas Hobbes's view of human nature?
Humans are naturally cruel & must be controlled by an absolute & powerful leader.
What best describes Thomas Hobbes' view of human nature?
Humans are naturally cruel & must be controlled by an absolute & powerful leader.
How did Thomas Malthus define 'exponential growth'?
Exponential growth states that if the population of humans kept on growing at the same rate unchecked, there would be insufficient living space sooner or later.
What was Thomas Malthus' contribution to the field of economics?
Thomas Malthus' main contribution was to provide a nexus between food supply and population. He posited that while food supply grows at a numerical rate, population increases at a higher rate mathematically. He believed the only thing that kept Humans from breeding into extinction was economic incentives or perks.
What were the basic ideas of Thomas Malthus?
In 1798, a 32 year-old British economist anonymously published a lengthy pamphlet criticizing the views of the Utopians who believed that life could and would definitely improve for humans on earth. The hastily written text, An Essay on the Principle of Population as it Affects the Future Improvement of Society, with Remarks on the Speculations of Mr. Godwin, M. Condorcet, and Other Writers, was published by Thomas Robert Malthus.
Who had the idea to study humans as groups rather than as individuals?
The answer is........Malthus!!!!P.S the branerly answer is wrong I got this right
How did Darwin apply Malthus's ideas about humans populations to the theory of evolution by natural selections?
more babies being born that people dying
Why do you feel pity toward others according to Thomas Hobbes?
"Humans feel pity for others in distress because they fear the same will happen to themselves"
What would happen if humans were animals?
Nothing would happen. Humans ARE animals.
When did The Humans happen?
The Humans happened in 1992.
What will happen if humans damage an ecosystem?
The ecosystem will damage humans.
What do you think will happen to animals and humans if the amount of oxygen in the air is reduced?
What do you think will happen to animals and humans if the amount of oxygen in the air is reduced?
Did Thomas wentworth have parents?
Of course! Humans do not reproduce asexually.
What will happen if there is no food for dolphins?
The same thing that would happen to humans if we had no food.
