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Psychology · 19 min

Theory of Moral Sentiments

By Adam Smith

Adam Smith's 'Theory of Moral Sentiments' reveals that our moral compass is not a rigid code, but a dynamic, deeply human process. It's shaped by our innate capacity for empathy, our desire for mutual understanding, and the constant internal dialogue with an 'impartial spectator' that guides our actions and social harmony.

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“Adam Smith's 'Theory of Moral Sentiments' reveals that our moral compass is not a rigid code, but a dynamic, deeply human process. It's shaped by our innate capacity for empathy, our desire for mutual understanding, and the constant internal dialogue with an 'impartial spectator' that guides our actions and social harmony.”

— Adam Smith, Theory of Moral Sentiments

What it is about

morality, ethics, sympathy

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of morality, ethics, sympathy and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Adam Smith brings a credible and useful lens to morality, ethics, sympathy, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Adam Smith

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