Adam Smith: The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith: The Theory of Moral Sentiments
February 2002
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Hardback
9780521591508
Adam Smith's major work of 1759 develops the foundation for a general system of morals, and is a text of central importance in the history of moral and political thought. Through the idea of sympathy and the mental construct of an impartial spectator, Smith formulated highly original theories of conscience, moral judgment and the virtues. This volume offers a new edition of the text with helpful notes for the student reader, and a substantial introduction that establishes the work in its philosophical and historical context.
- A central and influential text in the history of moral and political thought
- Haakonssen a major name in this field
- Provides an excellent introduction and very helpful, student-friendly notes
Product details
February 2002Hardback
9780521591508
446 pages
231 × 157 × 36 mm
0.84kg
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Table of Contents
- Part I. Of the Propriety of Action
- Part II. Of Merit and Demerit
- or of the Objects of Reward and Punishment
- Part III. Of the Foundation of our Judgments Concerning our Own Sentiments and Conduct, and of the Sense of Duty
- Part IV. Of the Effect of Utility upon the Sentiment of Approbation
- Part V. Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon the Sentiments of Moral Approbation and Disapprobation
- Part VI. Of the Character of Virtue
- Part VII. Of Systems of Moral Philosophy.
