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The Theory of Moral Sentiments (First Edition)

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"How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortunes of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it." (from The Theory of Moral Sentiments)

Adam Smith considered his first major book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, his most important work. Indeed, the tome was a wild success upon its publication, selling out immediately. It has not lost popularity since. In this legendary work, Smith discusses the nature of morality, and the motives behind and origins of these "sentiments." Originally published in 1759, this work provides the philosophical underpinnings for his later works, as well as elucidating the psychological and moral foundations of the workings of a complex society. Smith parses many important concepts in this book, with the central questions perhaps being: Where do our moral principles come from? Are they divine and inborn, reflection of man-made laws, or rational, based on their usefulness to society? Smith's answers to these questions and more, and his explanation of how such sentiments, however derived, influence society's self-coordination, have interested lay and scholar alike for hundreds of years. (summary written by Nikki Sullivan)

note: This is the First edition, the 6th edition was revised and extra material added. (0 hr 44 min)

Chapters

01 - Part I, Section I: Chapters I - III

35:05

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02 - Part I, Section I: Chapters IV - V

23:39

Read by Ariadna Solovyova

03 - Part I, Section II: Intro - Chapter II

24:52

Read by Alana Jordan

04 - Part I, Section II: Chapter III - V

30:32

Read by Meg Tryton

05 - Part I, Section III: Chapter I

18:23

Read by Meg Tryton

06 - Part I, Section III: Chapter II

28:48

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07 - Part I, Section III: Chapter III

12:37

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08 - Part II, Section I: Intro - Chapter V

27:05

Read by Meg Tryton

09 - Part II, Section II: Chapter I - II

25:12

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10 - Part II, Section II: Chapter III

25:03

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11 - Part II, Sectio n III: Intro - Chapter I

13:01

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12 - Part II, Section III: Chapter II

21:35

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13 - Part II, Section III: Chapter III - Notes

21:57

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14 - Part III: Chapter I - Chapter IIa

30:51

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15 - Part III: Chapter IIb

27:22

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16 - Part III: Chapter IIIa

38:15

Read by Ariadna Solovyova

17 - Part III: Chapter IIIb

27:28

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18 - Part III: Chapter IV

14:14

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19 - Part III: Chapter V

28:39

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20 - Part III: Chapter VI

24:21

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21 - Part IV: Chapter I

23:42

Read by Ariadna Solovyova

22 - Part IV: Chapter II

19:48

Read by Ariadna Solovyova

23 - Part V: Chapter I

18:00

Read by Leon Mire

24 - Part V: Chapter II

34:04

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25 - Part VI: Section I

20:28

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26 - Part VI: Section II

34:18

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27 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ia

28:57

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28 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ib

15:50

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29 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ic

24:41

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30 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Id

16:34

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31 - Part VI Section III Chapter II - Chapter III

28:58

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Bewertungen

(3 Sterne)

The book is good but this could be better. The second half is far better than the first half. There's too much stuff going on in the background like doors opening and closing or people coughing. Some of the recordings are just bad and have a constant buzzing sound throughout the entire chapter.

Very interesting view of human morality

(4 Sterne)

Interesting background for the Wealth of Nations, I wish I had read more of the books and stories that he references.

good book

(4 Sterne)

uneven Performance, from acceptable to very good. the Text is too verbose

a good book, very well read

(5 Sterne)

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