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The Theory of Moral Sentiments (First Edition)

The  Theory of Moral Sentiments (First Edition)

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Number of Chapters: 31

Length: 12 hours and 44 minutes

Language: English

"How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortunes of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it." (from The Theory of Moral Sentiments)

Adam Smith considered his first major book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, his most important work. Indeed, the tome was a wild success upon its publication, selling out immediately. It has not lost popularity since. In this legendary work, Smith discusses the nature of morality, and the motives behind and origins of these "sentiments." Originally published in 1759, this work provides the philosophical underpinnings for his later works, as well as elucidating the psychological and moral foundations of the workings of a complex society. Smith parses many important concepts in this book, with the central questions perhaps being: Where do our moral principles come from? Are they divine and inborn, reflection of man-made laws, or rational, based on their usefulness to society? Smith's answers to these questions and more, and his explanation of how such sentiments, however derived, influence society's self-coordination, have interested lay and scholar alike for hundreds of years. (summary written by Nikki Sullivan)

note: This is the First edition, the 6th edition was revised and extra material added.

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01 - Part I, Section I: Chapters I - III (Nikki Sullivan)
02 - Part I, Section I: Chapters IV - V (Ariadna Solovyova)
03 - Part I, Section II: Intro - Chapter II (Alana Jordan)
04 - Part I, Section II: Chapter III - V (Meg Tryton)
05 - Part I, Section III: Chapter I (Meg Tryton)
06 - Part I, Section III: Chapter II (JenniferW)
07 - Part I, Section III: Chapter III (noonday)
08 - Part II, Section I: Intro - Chapter V (Meg Tryton)
09 - Part II, Section II: Chapter I - II (Linda Andrus)
10 - Part II, Section II: Chapter III (Ashwin Jain)
11 - Part II, Sectio n III: Intro - Chapter I (James Christopher)
12 - Part II, Section III: Chapter II (JenniferW)
13 - Part II, Section III: Chapter III - Notes (JenniferW)
14 - Part III: Chapter I - Chapter IIa (Meg Tryton)
15 - Part III: Chapter IIb (Meg Tryton)
16 - Part III: Chapter IIIa (Ariadna Solovyova)
17 - Part III: Chapter IIIb (Ariadna Solovyova)
18 - Part III: Chapter IV (J. M. Smallheer)
19 - Part III: Chapter V (BiddyM)
20 - Part III: Chapter VI (JenniferW)
21 - Part IV: Chapter I (Ariadna Solovyova)
22 - Part IV: Chapter II (Ariadna Solovyova)
23 - Part V: Chapter I (Leon Mire)
24 - Part V: Chapter II (Linda Andrus)
25 - Part VI: Section I (jude kaider)
26 - Part VI: Section II (jude kaider)
27 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ia (Cicorée)
28 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ib (Preston McConkie)
29 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Ic (JenniferW)
30 - Part VI: Section III Chapter Id (JenniferW)
31 - Part VI Section III Chapter II - Chapter III (JenniferW)
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