The Theory of Moral Sentiments

af Adam Smith

In this work, often overshadowed by his seminal treatise 'The Wealth of Nations,' Adam Smith probes:The complex nature of human morality The inherent human capacity for empathy The intricate interplay of passion and reason, and How our moral thinking shapes our social lives, relationships, and societal structures. Smith proposes that our sense of morality arises from empathy rather than on a religious doctrine or abstract reasoning. In doing so, it provides a basis for understanding the moral u... (Læs mere)