In his groundbreaking work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam Smith explores the intrinsic elements of human nature that connect us to the well-being of others. He famously states, How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortunes of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it. Published in 1759, this first major book by Smith was an immediate sensation, selling out upon release and maintaining its relevance for centuries. In this insightful examination of morality, Smith...
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