Emotion Order Virtue: Adam Smith's Ethical World

Author: Luo Weidong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-17
Features: This book provides a comprehensive examination of the moral philosophy theory of Adam Smith, often referred to as the "father of economics." The author meticulously interprets the text of Smith's major ethical work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and delves into the fundamental content of Smith's ethics from multiple perspectives, including the theory of sympathy, the theory of justice, the theory of conscience, the theory of utility and habit, and the theory of virtue. The book's most distinctive feature is its exploration of the changes in the thematic melody of Smith's ethical thought between the first and sixth editions of The Theory of Moral Sentiments, as well as the primary reasons behind these changes. It also extensively discusses the connections between Smith's ethical thought and the ideas of his predecessors and contemporary trends. The book is notable for its strong sense of inquiry, rich use of sources, and the formation of innovative perspectives on several significant academic issues. It represents an important contribution by Chinese scholars to the international "Smithian revival movement."