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Adam Smith

The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Adam SmithNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1759

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Essay Topics

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According to Smith, how do we determine whether or not an act is moral?

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According to Smith, why do we ourselves perform moral acts?

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How do the concepts of “sympathy” and “the impartial spectator” work together to inform our moral conduct?

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