Virtual Reading Groups

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Each Virtual Reading Group will focus on a particular Smithian topic, and a common set of readings will form the basis for our weekly discussions. Each group is facilitated by a professional moderator and is conducted via the Zoom online platform.

Participation is offered at no-cost, and there is no need to be an expert on the topic for discussion! In fact, these reading groups are designed to be appropriate for people engaging with Adam Smith for the first time as well as for established Smith enthusiasts. The only requirement is that participants be eager to read and engage in conversation.

Participants who successfully complete ALL sessions will receive an e-gift certificate for Amazon.com!

OCTOBER VRG: DAVID HUME: ESSAYS MORAL, POLITICAL, AND LITERARY WITH PROFESSOR LYNNE KIESLING

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Schedule of Sessions and Readings:

Tuesday, October 6 (3-4pm EST): David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary

Reading: Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Science (text pp. 111-137)
Reading: Of Commerce (text pp. 253-267)

Tuesday, October 13 (3-4pm EST): David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary

Reading: Of the Balance of Trade (text pp. 308-326)
Reading: Of the Jealousy of Trade (text pp. 327-331)

Tuesday, October 20 (3-4pm EST): David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary

Reading: Of the First Principles of Government (text pp. 32-36)
Reading: Of the Original Contract (text pp. 465-487)

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