The theory of moral sentiments
Adam Smith (Author), Amartya Sen (Writer of introduction), Ryan Patrick Hanley
"Best known for his revolutionary free-market economics treatise The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith was first and foremost a moral philosopher. In his first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, he investigated the flip side of economic self-interest: the interest of the greater good. Smith's classic work advances ideas about conscience, moral judgment, and virtue that have taken on renewed importance in business and politics." -- Back cover
Print Book, English, 2009
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Penguin Books, New York, 2009
Early works
xxxii, 494 pages ; 20 cm.
9780143105923, 9781448719945, 0143105922, 1448719941
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Of the propriety of action
Of merit and demerit, or, Of the objects of reward and punishment
Of the foundation of our judgments concerning our own sentiments and conduct, and of the sense of duty
Of the effect of utility upon the sentiment of approbation
Of the influence of custom and fashion upon the sentiments of moral approbation and disapprobation
Of the character of virtue
Of systems of moral philosophy
Considerations concerning the first formation of languages
"The version published here is that of the sixth edition, which appeared in 1790"--Page [xxxi]