Adam Smith The Theory of Moral Sentiments |
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Editor:
| Haakonssen, Knud |
Author:
| Smith, Adam |
Contribution by:
| Ameriks, Karl Clarke, Desmond M. |
Series title: | Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-59847-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $57.99 |
Book Description:
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Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) lays the foundation for a general system of morals, and is a text of central importance in the history of moral and political thought. By means of 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, together with a substantial introduction that...
More DescriptionAdam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) lays the foundation for a general system of morals, and is a text of central importance in the history of moral and political thought. By means of 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, together with a substantial introduction that sets the work in its philosophical and historical context.