`100 Quotes by Adam Smith' is a selection of thoughts and observations from one of the finest philosophical minds of the 18th century.
Smith's views on religion, morality, and human nature are presented front and centre. However, he wasn't short of a few witticisms, and there are plenty of one-liners worth committing to memory.
A superb book for leisurely browsing, this is a welcome addition to any book collection.
Born in Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith (1723 - 1790) became known as one of the most important philosophers and political economists of the 18th century. The son of a solicitor, he was educated at the Burgh School of Kirkaldy, before enrolling at the University of Glasgow to study moral philosophy. Subsequently, he became a student at Oxford.
After leaving, he embarked on a teaching career, eventually becoming a lecturer at Glasgow University. During this time, he published his first work, `The Theory of Moral Sentiments.' As part of his job, Smith toured Europe with his stepson, Scott. These travels laid the foundations for what is considered to be his most important venture, `The Wealth of Nations.' This work was adapted for television, starring Gordon Jackson of `The Professionals' fame.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith (1723–1790) est un philosophe et économiste écossais, figure majeure des **Lumières écossaises**. Considéré comme le père de l’économie moderne, il a marqué l’histoire intellectuelle avec *Recherche sur la nature et les causes de la Richesse des Nations* (1776), ouvrage fondateur du libéralisme économique. Il y développe des concepts clés comme la **division du travail**, la **main invisible du marché** et la liberté individuelle comme moteur de la prospérité collective. Son autre œuvre majeure, *Théorie des sentiments moraux* (1759), explore les fondements éthiques de la société.
