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Theory of Moral Sentiments (Paperback, New Ed)
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Theory of Moral Sentiments (Paperback, New Ed)
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"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 distinguish
right from wrong in any given situation. We by nature pursue our
self-interest, according to Smith. This makes independence or
self-command an instinctive good and neutral rules as difficult to
craft as they are necessary. But society is not held together
merely by neutral rules; it is held together by sympathy. Smith
argues that we naturally share the emotions and to a certain extent
the physical sensations we witness in others. Sharing the
sensations of our fellows, we seek to maximize their pleasures and
minimize their pains so that we may share in their joys and enjoy
their expressions of affection and approval.
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