In the following excerpt, Hollander explores Malthus's version of theological utilitarianism, claiming that his roles as Christian moralist and political economist were not incompatible.

In the following essay, originally published in October, 1931, Cady examines pre-1840 American criticism of Malthus's theories, contending that much of it is based on misreadings.

In the following essay, Ross discusses the historical, political, and economic factors behind Malthus's theory of population which, Ross claims, provide justification for the system of private property as it existed in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

In the following essay, Walzer analyzes Malthus's Essay in terms of its rhetorical strategies.

In the following essay, Fulford explains the influence Malthus's writings exerted on the history of literature as well as on the history of politics and social science.

In the following essay, Beaty investigates the references to Malthus in Lord Byron's correspondence and poetry.