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The Theory of Moral Sentiments (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith's first and in his own mind most important work, outlines his view of proper conduct and the institutions and sentiments that make men virtuous. Here he develops his doctrine of the impartial spectator, whose hypothetical disinterested judgment we must use to

The Theory of Moral Sentiments (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

The foundation for a general system of morals, this 1749 work is a landmark in the history of moral and political thought. Readers familiar with Adam Smith from The Wealth of Nations will find this earlier book a revelation. Although the author is often misrepresented as a calculating rationalist

Supermoney (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

'Adam Smith continues to dazzle and sparkle! With the passage of time, Supermoney has, if anything, added to its power to inspire, arouse, provoke, motivate, inform, illuminate, entertain, and guide a whole new generation of readers, while marvelously reprising the global money show for earlier

Classics of Moral and Political Theory - 5th Edition(Paperback / softback)

Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (Smith Adam)(Paperback / softback)

The Wealth of Nations (Smith Adam)(Mass Market Paperbound)

It is symbolic that Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and

Wealth of Nations (Smith Adam)(Paperback / softback)

Struggle for Recognition - The Moral Grammar of Social Conflicts (Honneth Axel)(Paperback / softback)

* A major contribution to scholarship on Hegel, moral philosophy and critical theory* An original approach from a well known author, moving smoothly between philosophy and social theory* Draws together a wide variety of themes and concerns

Moral Dilemma (Watts Adam J.)(Paperback)

A Thousand Small Sanities - The Moral Adventure of Liberalism (Gopnik Adam)(Paperback / softback)

The New York Times-bestselling author offers a stirring defence of liberalism against the dogmatisms of our

Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction (Berry Christopher J.)(Paperback)

In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations, a book so foundational that it has led to him being called the 'father of economics.' Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defense of greed and a criticism of any governmental 'interference' in market transactions

Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life (Hanley Ryan Patrick)(Paperback)

Invaluable wisdom on living a good life from the founder of modern economics Adam Smith is best known today as the founder of modern economics, but he was also an uncommonly brilliant philosopher who was especially interested in the perennial question of how to live a good life. Our Great Purpose

Cultural Theory 2e (Smith Philip)(Paperback)

This second edition of Cultural Theory provides a concise introduction to cultural theory, placing major figures, traditional concepts, and contemporary themes within a sharp conceptual framework. Provides a student-friendly introduction to what can often be a complex field of study Updates the

Young Child Observation: A Development in the Theory and Method of Infant Observation (M. G. Adamo Simonetta)(Paperback)

The Wealth of Nations (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

First published in 1776, The Wealth of Nations is considered the seminal work on political economy. Its author, Adam Smith, formulated the basic but groundbreaking concept that the natural human inclination toward self-interest results in prosperity. His passionate arguments in favor of free trade,

Wealth of Nations (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations is the first book of modern political economy, and still provides the foundation for the study of that discipline. Along with important discussions of economics and political theory, it mixes plain common sense with large measures of history, philosophy, psychology

Lectures on Jurisprudence (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

Smith's Lectures on Jurisprudence, originally delivered at the University of Glasgow in 1762-1763, presents his 'theory of the rules by which civil government ought to be directed.' The chief purpose of government, according to Smith, is to preserve justice; and 'the object of justice is security

Adam Smith (Fleischacker Samuel)(Paperback)

Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide (Szatkowski Sheila)(Paperback)

During the 18th century, Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the Western world. Adam Smith, David Hume, Dugald Stewart and Adam Ferguson delivered their diverse tomes on philosophy and political economy. Others such as James Hutton, Joseph Black, Lord Hailes, Sir John Clerk of Eldin and Robert

Ethics: The Fundamentals (Driver Julia)(Paperback)

Ethics: The Fundamentals explores core ideas and arguments in moral theory by introducing students to different philosophical approaches to ethics, including virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, divine command theory, and feminist ethics. The first volume in the new Fundamentals of Philosophy series

The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III (Smith Adam)(Paperback)

The classic economic treatise that insipired Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyThe publication of The Wealth of Nations in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence, and with this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern

Invisible Hand (Smith Adam)(Paperback / softback)

Adam Smith's landmark treatise on the free market paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that competition is the engine of a productive society, and that self-interest will eventually come to enrich the whole community, as if by an 'invisible

Moral Minds: The Nature of Right and Wrong (Hauser Marc)(Paperback)

In his groundbreaking book, Marc Hauser puts forth a revolutionary new theory: that humans have evolved a universal moral instinct, unconsciously propelling us to deliver judgments of right and wrong independent of gender, education, and religion. Combining his cutting-edge research with the latest

The Empire Project (Darwin John)(Paperback)

The British Empire, wrote Adam Smith, 'has hitherto been not an empire, but the project of an empire' and John Darwin offers a magisterial global history of the rise and fall of that great imperial project. The British Empire, he argues, was much more than a group of colonies ruled over by a