Smithian Morals

by Daniel B. Klein

Book Overview

Smithian Morals takes up Adam Smith's thought on justice, virtue, propriety, beneficialness, liberty, God, and the conscience. Smith is pursued as exemplar, sage, moral guide, and therapist. Smith teaches us to think dialectically. At the center of Smith's thought Klein sees a robust affirmation: "allowing every man to pursue his own interest his own way, upon the liberal plan of equality, liberty, and justice." Smith teaches a presumption of liberty...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957698020
• ISBN13: 9781957698021
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Fraser Institute
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"