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The impartial spectator: Adam Smith's moral philosophy /

Raphael, D. D. 1916-

The impartial spectator: Adam Smith's moral philosophy / D.D. Raphael. - 143 page. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-140) and index.

Two versions -- Sympathy and imagination -- Motive and consequences -- Spectator theory -- The impartial spectator -- Comparisons and comment -- Moral rules -- Virtue -- The cardinal virtues -- Virtue and beauty -- Ethics and theology -- Jurisprudence -- Ethics and economics -- Smith's enduring contribution.

9780199213337 (hbk.)


Smith, Adam, 1723-1790.
Smith, Adam, 1723-1790. Theory of moral sentiments.


Ethics, Modern--18th century.

170 / R217