The Essay on the Principle of Population

"The Essay on the Principle of Population" by Thomas Malthus argues that populations tend to grow faster than the resources needed to support them, like food and water. When populations increase beyond available resources, it leads to shortages, hunger, and disease, which reduce population growth. Malthus believed that without checks such as moral restraint or natural limits, population growth could outstrip resources, creating ongoing challenges for society. His work highlights the balance between population size and resource availability, emphasizing the importance of managing growth to prevent widespread suffering.