Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Bernard Mandeville Excursions E153 - Jul 7th, 2017 George H. Smith explains why Mandeville’s ideas about vice made him one of the most notorious writers of his time. Download Episode Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS George H. Smith explains why Mandeville’s ideas about vice made him one of the most notorious writers of his time. Originally published in essay form on January 9, 2015.