Description: This book explores the nature of morality and human behavior, focusing on the role of emotions and social interaction in shaping our judgments about right and wrong. The author delves into the complex interplay of sympathy, self-interest, and the desire for social approval, drawing on examples from everyday life to illustrate his points. The book's analysis of the origin and function of moral sentiments aligns with 18th-century philosophical trends, placing particular emphasis on the idea of human nature as fundamentally social and driven by a desire for harmony. The author examines the different ways in which we judge the actions of others, from the spontaneous empathy we feel for their misfortunes to the more nuanced assessments we make of their character and motivations. By exploring the foundations of our moral judgments, this book offers a profound understanding of the human condition and the enduring challenges of living a virtuous life. This work is a cornerstone of moral philosophy, offering valuable insights into the complexities of human nature and the origins of our sense of right and wrong. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Theory of Moral Sentiments : Or, an Essay Towards an Analysis of the Principles by Which Men Naturally Judge Concerning the Conduct and Character, First of Their Neighbours, and Afterwards of Themselves; to Which Is Added a Dissertation on the Origin O
Number of Pages: 632 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1.3 in
Topic: Motivational & Inspirational
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Genre: Self-Help
Item Weight: 29.5 Oz
Author: Adam Smith
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
