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The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Categorie	Economie & Management
Boeknummer	#349267-VF39
Titel	The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Auteur	Smith, Adam
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Indianapolis : Liberty Fund
Jaar van uitgave	1984
ISBN10	0865970122
ISBN13	9780865970120
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, decorated endpapers, edited by D.D. Raphael and A.L. Macfie, 8vo. The Glasgow Edition of the Works and Correspondence of Adam Smith.
Samenvatting	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 m... (Lees verder)aximize their pleasures and minimize their pains so that we may share in their joys and enjoy their expressions of affection and approval.
Pagina's	412
Conditie	Goed — Spine discoloured.
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