The impartial spectator : Adam Smith's moral philosophy / D.D. Raphael.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Raphael, D. D. (David Daiches), 1916-2015, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethics, Modern--18th century.

Ethics, Modern.

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.

Smith, Adam.

Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. Theory of moral sentiments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 pages)

Other Title:

Adam Smith's moral philosophy

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Clarendon Press ; Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

D. D. Raphael provides a critical account of the moral philosophy of Adam Smith, presented in his first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Whilst it does not have the same prominence in its field as his work on economics, The Wealth of Nations, Smith's writing on ethics is of continuing importance and interest today, especially for its theory of conscience. Smith sees the origin of conscience in the sympathetic and antipathetic feelings of spectators. Asspectators of the actions of other people, we can imagine how we would feel in their situation. If we would share their motives, we approve

Contents:

Two versions

Sympathy and imagination

Motive and consequences

Spectator theory

The impartial spectator

Comparisons and comment

Moral rules

Virtue

The cardinal virtues

Virtue and beauty

Ethics and theology

Jurisprudence

Ethics and economics

Smith's enduring contribution.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-140) and index.

ISBN:

9786611145378

9780199568260

019956826X

9781281145376

1281145378

9780191526640

0191526649

9781435618947

1435618947

OCLC:

223203755