Adam Smith's Equality and the Pursuit of Happiness

This book examines Adam Smith's main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.

List of contents

Introduction: A Forgotten Revolutionary Value .- Justice, Liberty and Equality: Adam Smith's Political Economy .- Smith's Principles for the Twenty-first Century .- Wealth for All .-  Health .- Education .- Crime .- Common Defense .- Taxes .- Conclusion.

About the author

John E. Hill is an award-winning Professor of Politics and History at Curry College, USA. He is the author of Democracy, Equality and Justice: John Adams, Adam Smith and Political Economy (2007).

Summary

This book examines Adam Smith’s main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.

Product details

• Authors: John E HIll, John E. Hill
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9781349958627
• ISBN: 978-1-349-95862-7
• No. of pages: 252
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 14 mm x 210 mm
• Weight: 354 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 252 p.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Internationale Beziehungen, Öffentliche Verwaltung, Verstehen, B, Soziale und politische Philosophie, Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie, Political Philosophy, International Relations, Political Theory, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Political Science and International Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Wealth, Political Economy, International Political Economy, International Political Economy’, Universal early childhood education, Universal health insurance