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The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam Smith’s first major work, presents his view that proper conduct is shaped by the impartial spectator—the hypothetical judge whose disinterested evaluation distinguishes right from wrong. Smith maintains that human nature seeks self‑interest, yet he shows how independence and self‑command become instinctive goods through neutral moral rules. The book argues that society relies not only on such rules but primarily on sympathy, the natural sharing of emotions and sensations, which compels us to maximize others’ pleasures and minimize their pains, thereby uniting individuals in mutual approval and affection.
First publish date: 1759
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Adam Smith
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