The Theory Of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith
This book delves into the concept of moral sentiments and the idea that true happiness comes from virtuous actions, rather than material possessions. It challenges the idea that wealth and status are essential for happiness, arguing that a clear conscience and good health are the only true necessities.
Publish Date
2006-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
2006-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1759
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
9781169214033
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2021-03-13T17:38:20.000Z
@jgkoomey @jg_environ @GlobalEcoGuy @emorwee @MaryHeglar @GhoshAmitav One of my favorite Bay Area moments was being at a dinner with a bunch of tech bros and having one of them ask me, after I scoffed at some libertarian platitude he had just spouted, if I knew Adam Smith and I said "Yes, Theory of the Moral Sentiments is one of my fave books." – source2019-12-20T12:00:58.000Z
Adam Smith is known for The Wealth of Nations (1776). The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) is a far more important book. You can't understand the former without the spirit of the latter. – source