Thomas Malthus is a web footed idiotic bigot of a man who’s ideas have been proven false time and time again. This dimwit was so hated by his peers that GOD DAMM SCROOGE is based off him. Over population is a ridiculous falsity that hides the true issue of over consumption and has been used to justify many Atrocities. If you genuinely support the political philosophy of a man who was considered so heartless and cruel that one of the most famous villains of all time is based of him I seriously suggest you reconsider your life. This book is Only worth reading as arguing against it has influenced a large portion of political theory of the time but I would recomend keeping a pillow nearby to punch or to scream into as you read