Fable

About: Fable is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 770 publications have been published within this topic receiving 6919 citations.

The Fable of the Bees

Abstract: A physician with a particular interest in psychological disorders and satirist, Mandeville published versions of his notorious "Fable of the Bees" from 1714 to 1732. Each was a defence and elaboration of his short satirical poem "The Angry Hive, 1705". The version of the Fable of 1723 and 1732 are the fullest defences of his early paradox that social benefit is the unintended consequence of personal vice. It is an argument that is generally held to lie behind Adam Smith's doctrine of the 'hidden hand' of economic development.

The fable of the bees, or, Private vices public benefits : with an essay on charity and charity schools ...

Abstract: It used to be that everyone read the "notorious" Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733). He was a great satirist and come to have a profound impact on economics, ethics and social philosophy. "The Fable of the Bees" begins with a poem and continues with a number of essays and dialogues. It is all tied together by the startling and original idea that "private vices" (self-interest) lead to "public benefits" (the development and operation of society).

The fable of the bees; or, private vices, publick benefits

Abstract: It used to be that everyone read the "notorious" Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) He was a great satirist and come to have a profound impact on economics, ethics and social philosophy "The Fable of the Bees" begins with a poem and continues with a number of essays and dialogues It is all tied together by the startling and original idea that "private vices" (self-interest) lead to "public benefits" (the development and operation of society)

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

Abstract: In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, renowned author Patrick Lencioni turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams. Using his familiar writing style of incorporating fables, Lencioni tells the story of Kathryn Petersen, DecisionTech’s CEO, who faces the ultimate leadership crisis: How to unite a team that is in such disarray that it threatens to bring down the entire company. Will she succeed? Will she be fired? Lencioni’s tale serves as a timeless reminder that leadership requires courage and insight. As difficult as it is to build a cohesive team, it is not complicated. In fact, keeping it simple is critical, whether you run the executive staff of a multinational company, a small department within a larger organization, or even if you are merely a member of a team that needs improvement. Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions that are at the very heart of why teams — even the best ones — often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Lencioni’s compelling fable offers a deceptively simple yet powerful message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.

The Enlightenment's fable : Bernard Mandeville and the discovery of society

Abstract: Acknowledgements A note on the text Introduction and agenda 1. The foundations of a project 2. Self-love and the civilizing process 3. Performance principles of the public sphere 4. A world of goods 5. Imposing closure - Adam Smith's problem Epilogue: The Fable's modern fate Bibliography Index.