Despite Being an Anglican Clergy Member, Why Did Malthus Not

question 61

Multiple Choice

Despite being an Anglican clergy member, why did Malthus not believe that people should assist those in poverty?

• A) He felt the poor have more abortions, which he was morally against.
• B) He felt the poor would have more children, compounding overpopulation.
• C) He felt the poor would fall prey to vices such as prostitution.
• D) He felt the poor would cause a rebellion if their expectations began to rise.

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