ADAM SMITH'S SCIENCE OF MORALS.

CAMPBELL, T. D.

ISBN 10: 0041920279 / ISBN 13: 9780041920277

Published by George Allen And Unwin, London, 1971

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8vo. pp 244. Colour typographic dust jacket. Original publisher's black cloth with silver lettering at spine. Inscribed by the author to philosopher David D. Raphael. ISBN: 0041920279 Near fine in very good indeed dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ADAM SMITH'S SCIENCE OF MORALS.
• Publisher: George Allen And Unwin, London
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0041920279
• ISBN 13: 9780041920277
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

This critical exposition of Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments, first published in 1971, gives an appreciation of Smith’s conception of scientific method as applied to the study of social phenomena. The work is placed in the context of Smith’s other writings including of course The Wealth of Nations, but making special use of the theory of scientific development contained in his posthumous work, Essays on Philosophical Subjects.

By concentrating on Smith’s methodological approach to the study of society, this book provides an illuminating interpretation of his moral theory and defends it against any mistaken criticisms. It also includes a much needed analysis of the important differences between Smith’s ‘impartial spectator’ and the ‘ideal observer’ of modern ethical society. The result is a pointed study, bringing out the close connection between his moral, legal and ethical theories, which will be welcomed by all students of 18th century thought, specialists in moral theory, and the interested lay-reader.

About the Author

Charles Sturt University, Australia