Educational Resources

Learn practical, real-world applications of Adam Smith’s ideas.

Teaching Adam Smith

Speaking of Smith

Engage online with Smith scholars on a new topic every two weeks...

Now Online... Adam Smith and the Presumption of Liberty, with Jon Murphy

ASW Virtual Reading Group

What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Civil Discourse

Please join us on Wednesday evenings in April to discuss explore what Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments can teach us about civility.

The sessions will be moderated and meet online. Each session begins at 6pm E.S.T. and runs for one hour.

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Coming in April... Who is the Man of System?

Essential Adam Smith

The Essential Adam Smith
by James Otteson

Conference Reading Lists

A collection of reading lists from past conferences.

Send us your syllabus!

Send us your syllabus... We'll send it back with suggested readings and resources to help you integrate Smith into your teaching!

Email your syllabus to adamsmithworks@libertyfund.org.

Online Reading Guides

Reference our helpful guides for navigating the enormous number of topics discussed in Adam Smith's major works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations... Coming soon!

Lesson Plans

Explore the best lesson plans available online, arranged by grade level and conceptually.