William Godwin and Thomas Robert Malthus

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The book delves into the intellectual exchange between Thomas Robert Malthus and libertarian anarchist William Godwin, highlighting their contrasting views on economic and political thought. It focuses on Godwin's criticism of the industrial age and his vision for a future free from conflict and acquisition. In contrast, Malthus argues that Godwin overlooks the critical issue of population growth and its impact on food scarcity, emphasizing that natural limitations on land productivity necessitate some form of control rather than relying on automatic systems.