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Theory of moral sentiments

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Informationen zum Autor Adam Smith Klappentext "The Theory of Moral Sentiments, " Smith's first and in his own mind most important work, outlines his view of proper conduct and the institutions and sentiments that make men virtuous. Here he develops his doctrine of the impartial spectator, whose hypothetical disinterested judgment we must use to distinguish right from wrong in any given situation. We by nature pursue our self-interest, according to Smith. This makes independence or self-command an instinctive good and neutral rules as difficult to craft as they are necessary. But society is not held together merely by neutral rules; it is held together by sympathy. Smith argues that we naturally share the emotions and to a certain extent the physical sensations we witness in others. Sharing the sensations of our fellows, we seek to maximize their pleasures and minimize their pains so that we may share in their joys and enjoy their expressions of affection and approval.

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Authors Adam Smith
Assisted by A. L. Macfie (Editor), Alec Lawrence Macfie (Editor), D D Raphael (Editor), D. D. Raphael (Editor)
Publisher External catalogues_UK
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 15.01.1984
 
EAN 9780865970120
ISBN 978-0-86597-012-0
Dimensions 152 mm x 227 mm x 28 mm
Series Glasgow Edition of the Works and Correspondence of Adam Smith
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The Glasgow Edition of the Works and Correspondence of Adam Smith
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Subject Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works

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