Economy of Human Life Philosophy 1786 Phila. by Dodsley rare American edition(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Philosophy, Leather Book Bindings, Early American Books). The Oeconomy of Human Life, by Robert Dodsley. Published 1786, Philadelphia by Joseph Crukshank. 54, 70 pages. Text in English. Lacks first title page, second title present at pg. 54. Scarce early American edition. A classic 18th century philosophical work wherein the author presents his views on a proper life and conduct as if he were an eastern philosopher.