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An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725)

An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn by Bernard Mandeville is a thought-provoking 18th-century social commentary that examines why public executions were so common at Tyburn, London. Rather than simply describing crime and punishment, the work analyzes the social, economic, and moral conditions that led to high crime rates, including poverty, inequality, and weak social systems. Mandeville critically explores how society itself contributes to criminal behavior, questioning the effectiveness of harsh punishments as a deterrent. The work blends philosophy, satire, and social critique, offering a deep and controversial look at justice, human behavior, and the roots of crime in early modern England.