The wisdom of Adam Smith / selected by John Haggarty ; edited and with an introduction by Benjamin A. Rogge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.

Contributor:

Haggarty, John.

Rogge, Benjamin A.

Series:

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. 1976. Works.

The Glasgow edition of the works and correspondence of Adam Smith

Standardized Title:

Selections. 1976

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790--Criticism and interpretation.

Smith, Adam.

Economics--Philosophy.

Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis : Liberty Press, 1976.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Brings together Smith's most incisive and enduring observations on subjects ranging from political and economic history to morals, taxation, art, education, war and the American colonies.

Contents:

""John Haggarty, The Wisdom of Adam Smith ""; ""Front Matter ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Details ""; ""Table of Content, p. 5 ""; ""Introduction, p. 9 ""; ""Selector's Note, p. 13 ""; ""1. Education, p. 15 ""; ""2. Art and Aesthetics, p. 21 ""; ""3. Philosophy, p. 27 ""; ""4. Natural Theology and Religion, p. 33 ""; ""5. Conduct and Morality, p. 39 ""; ""6. Virtue and Vice, p. 45 ""; ""7. Sympathy, p. 53 ""; ""8. The Impartial Spectator, p. 59 ""; ""9. Self-Interest, p. 67 ""; ""10. Money, Gold, and Wealth, p. 73 ""; ""11. Labour and Wages, p. 81 ""; ""12. Capital and Profit, p. 93 ""

""13. Land and Rent, p. 103 """"14. The Market and Prices, p. 111 ""; ""15. An Invisible Hand, p. 123 ""; ""16. Monopoly and Free Trade, p. 129 ""; ""17. Taxation, p. 143 ""; ""18. Colonies, p. 153 ""; ""19. War, p. 165 ""; ""20. Patriotism, p. 171 ""; ""21. Ambition, p. 177 ""; ""22. Government, p. 185 ""; ""23. Law and Justice, p. 201 ""; ""24. Man and Society, p. 211 ""; ""Index, p. 229 ""

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-61487-805-6

OCLC:

820845966