SECT。VIAdistinguishedwriterofthepresentcenturyhasclearlystatedsomeadvantageswhichthecommunityderivesfromthe
introductionofluxury，andwouldfromthenceconclude，thatprivatevicesarepublicbenefits。Hisconclusionwecannot
granthim；norcanweallowthepremises，ifbyluxurybemeantanythinginconsistentwithmorality。Ifinourideaof
luxuryweincludeonlythecomfortsandconveniencesoflife，thenatasteforluxurymustbeproductiveofindustryand
virtue，mustincreasethehappinessofindividuals，andpromotethewelfareofthestate。Ifmenwerecontentedtogonaked，