Cover
Contents
Preface
Conventions
Introduction
A Pride-Centred Theory of Sociability
Satire and Philosophy
'Private Vices, Publick Benefits' and the Origins of Sociability
A Brief Roadmap
Part I. Moral Psychology
1. Pride and Human Nature
The Place of Pride in Mandeville's Psychology
Pride, Fear, and Self-Preservation
Self-love and self-liking
Pride and Shame
Criticisms of Mandeville's Psychology
Objections to Psychological Egoism
Pride vs. Praiseworthy Motives
Conclusion
2. The Morality of Pride
The Vice of Pride

Definitional Complexities
The Morality of self-liking
The Problem of Sincerity
An Augustinian view of Pride?
A Satire upon Morality?
Is Pride Really that Bad?
Pride vs. a Well-Regulated Desire for Esteem
Conclusion
3. Sociability, Hypocrisy, and Virtue
Enter Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury on Sociability, Virtue, and Beauty
A Digression on the 'Pulchrum & Honestum'
Virtue, Self-Denial, and Hypocrisy
Why 'A Vast Inlet to Hypocrisy'?
Social Utility and 'Counterfeited' Virtue
Sociability and Hypocrisy
The use and Abuse of Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy and the Origin of Virtue
Should Hypocrisy be Unmasked?
Conclusion
Part II. Historical Narratives
4. The Desire of Dominion and Origin of Society
Mandeville's Origin Stories
The Role of Human Contrivance (1714-23)
Mandeville's Historical Turn
Sociability and the steps Towards Society
On 'The Sociableness of Man'
Mandeville vs. Templeon the Savage Family
The first two Steps
The Third Step and the Origin of Language
Addendum on whether Cleomenes and Horatio Switch Roles
Conclusion
A theory of Social Evolution?
A theory of Political Authority?

5. Honour, Religion, and War
The Origins of Virtue and Honour, Revisited
Virtue and Honour
Modern Honour
The Origin of Honour
Christian Virtue
The Passions of War
Duelling, Honour, and Politeness
Love of Country and Religious Enthusiasm
Conclusion
Conclusion
Pride in the Economic Sphere
Was Mandeville Right?
Bibliography
Index