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Adam Smith

A Moral Philosopher and His Political Economy

Palgrave Macmillan

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Part of the book series: Great Thinkers in Economics (GTE)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. General Introduction: Why Adam Smith?

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 1-12
  3. ‘sufficient proofs of his fitness’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 13-26
  4. ‘in the first ages of society’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 27-46
  5. ‘a certain propensity in human nature’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 98-116
  6. ‘thus at last the age of commerce arises’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 131-147
  7. ‘setting to work industrious people’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 148-167
  8. ‘a very violent attack’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 187-209
  9. ‘an invisible hand’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 210-226
  10. ‘peace, easy taxes, and justice’

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 227-244
  11. Adam Smith’s Legacy

    • Gavin Kennedy
    Pages 245-264
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 265-287

About this book

This book presents the authentic Adam Smith and explores his underlying approach and radical thinking, aiming to re-establish his original intentions. The book provides a crucial reminder of how relevant Adam Smith was in his own time, and how relevant he remains as we experience the worldwide spread of opulence today.

About the author

GAVIN KENNEDY is author of Adam Smith's Lost Legacy and is Emeritus Professor at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK. He has published widely in the negotiation process.

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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