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The Theory of Moral Sentiments

The Theory of Moral Sentiments is a 1759 book by Adam Smith.[1][2][3] It provided the ethical, philosophical, economic, and methodological underpinnings to Smith's later works, including The Wealth of Nations (1776), Essays on Philosophical Subjects (1795), and Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue, and Arms (1763) (first published in 1896).

Author

Adam Smith

Scotland

Human nature, Morality

"printed for Andrew Millar, in the Strand; and Alexander Kincaid and J. Bell, in Edinburgh"

on or before 12 April 1759

Part I: Of the propriety of action

Part II: Of merit and demerit; or of the objects of reward and punishment

Part III: Of the foundations of our judgments concerning our own sentiments and conduct, and of the sense of duty.

Part IV: Of the effect of utility upon the sentiments of approbation.

Part V: Of the influence of custom and fashion upon the sentiments of moral approbation and disapprobation.

Part VI: Of the character of virtue

Part VII: Of systems of

moral philosophy

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