In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
London: printed for A. Millar; and A. Kincaid and J. Bell, in Edinburgh, The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is the philosophical precursor to The Wealth of Nations , one of the most influential books in the English language.
Adam Smith became famous for The Wealth of Nations, but the Scottish economist also cared deeply about our moral choices and behavior--the subjects of his other brilliant book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments Now, economist Russ Roberts shows why Smith's neglected work might be the greatest self-help book you've never read. Roberts explores Smith's unique and fascinating approach to fundamental questions such as: - What is the deepest source of human satisfaction? Drawing on current events, literature, history, and pop culture, Roberts offers an accessible and thought-provoking view of human behavior through the lenses of behavioral economics and philosophy" The purpose of this book is to compare the ethical, social and economical principles advocated by Adam Smith and Confucius.
Adam Smith is the most influential thinker in developed economies in modern times. Confucius was the most influential thinker in the Confucian regions before the West became influential in these regions.
Strahan; and A. Microform in English - The sixth edition, with considerable additions and corrections. In two volumes. By Adam Smith Strahan, J. Rivington, T. Longman; and T. Creech at Edinburgh. The theory of moral sentiments: or, An essay towards the analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves : to which is added, A dissertation on the origin of languages in English - The sixth edition.
The theory of moral sentiments: to which is added a dissertation on the origin of languages in English - 6th ed. The theory of moral sentiments: or, an essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves Rivington, W. Johnston, T. The theory of moral sentiments: or, An essay towards an analysis of the principles by which men naturally judge concerning the conduct and character, first of their neighbours, and afterwards of themselves : to which is added, a dissertation on the origin of languages , Printed for W.
The theory of moral sentiments. Millar, A. Bell in Edinburgh; and sold by T. The theory of moral sentiments , Printed for A.
Moral rules. In the process of making such judgements on a countless number of actions, we gradually formulate rules of conduct. We do not then have to think out each new situation afresh: we now have moral standards to guide us. This constancy is beneficial to the social order. By following our conscience, we end up, surely but unintentionally, promoting the happiness of mankind. Human laws, with their punishments and rewards, may aim at the same results; but they can never be as consistent, immediate, or effective as conscience and the rules of morality engineered by nature.
Such a person, he suggests, would embody the qualities of prudence, justice, beneficence and self-command. It is respectable, if not endearing. Justice limits the harm we do to others. It is essential for the continuation of social life. Beneficence improves social life by prompting us to promote the happiness of others. It cannot be demanded from anyone, but it is always appreciated.
And self-command moderates our passions and reins in our destructive actions. Freedom and nature, Smith concludes, are a surer guide to the creation of a harmonious, functioning society than the supposed reason of philosophers and visionaries. Indeed, the tome was a wild success upon its publication, selling out immediately. It has not lost popularity since. Sympathy - the contemporary word we would use is empathy - is a universal and strongly held emotion in mankind, he says, imbued with virtue, prudence, justice and beneficence.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments was, and remains, a milestone in Western philosophy. Not just an explication of the external actions and internal conscience that influence our every decision, this is also a study of how ideas such as reward and punishment, luck, and sympathy influence an individual's self-image, behavior, and relationships.
At once critical, practical, and sympathetic, this is not only a work for philosophers, but for anyone who has ever wondered what it means to be good. Scottish economist and philosopher ADAM SMITH helped set standards in the fields of political economics and moral philosophy, playing a key role in the early development of the scholarship of economics.
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