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"The Theory of Moral Sentiments" Reading Guide

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Why Teach "The Theory of Moral Sentiments?"

Why teach The Theory of Moral Sentiments?

by Janet Bufton

TMS Reading Guide: Part I, Section I

Part I: Of the Propriety of Action
Section  I: Of the Sense of Propriety

TMS Reading Guide: Part I, Section II

Part I: Of the Propriety of Action
Section II: Of the Degrees of the different Passions which are consistent with Propriety

TMS Reading Guide: Part I, Section III

Part I: Of the Propriety of Action
Section III: Of the Effects of Prosperity and Adversity upon the Judgment of Mankind with regard to the Propriety of Action; and why it is more easy to obtain their Approbation in the one state than in the other

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ASW Virtual Reading Groups

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AdamSmithWorks is pleased to offer Virtual Reading Groups on a variety of topics related to Adam Smith. Our Virtual Reading Groups are designed to gather interested individuals interested in serious and civil discussion. 

Speaking of Smith

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Now online... Etiquette and Adam Smith, with Candace Smith

An Animal That Trades Video Series

A five-part short video series on the life and contemporary relevance of Adam Smith.

The Hidden Harmonies of Everyday Life: Adam Smith's Vision of Human Interaction

A lecture by Professor Russ Roberts. 

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Conference Reading Lists



A collection of reading lists from past conferences on Adam Smith.

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