The Theory of Moral Sentiments (First Edition)
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Adam Smith
(4,308 Sterne; 26 Bewertungen)
"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)
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Global Vagabond
(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
Seth Bowen
(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
arnulfo perez
(4 Sterne)
uneven Performance, from acceptable to very good. the Text is too verbose
a good book, very well read
Czr
(5 Sterne)
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Priyanshu Shrivastava
(5 Sterne)