Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-01-02
Books mentioned on In Search of the Real Adam Smith | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 525
Stephen Dubner discussed The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Adam Smith’s America by Glory M. Liu, A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, and The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis C. Rasmussen.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a seminal 1759 work of moral philosophy that examines the psychological foundations of human judgment, empathy, and social order.
Discussed“he worried about the ways that wealth and an emphasis on material Goods can corrupt people's moral sentiments the theory of moral sentiments The Wealth of Nations those were the books”
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The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational text of classical economics published in 1776 that explores market dynamics, the division of labor, and the nature of national prosperity.
Discussed“he worried about the ways that wealth and an emphasis on material Goods can corrupt people's moral sentiments the theory of moral sentiments The Wealth of Nations those were the books”
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An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is widely recognized as the foundational text of modern economics, establishing core principles of free-market capitalism, division of labor, and economic progress.
Discussed“if you know anything at all about Adam Smith it probably comes from his second and most famous book The Wealth of Nations full title an inquiry into the nature and causes of The Wealth of Nations”
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Adam Smith’s America
Adam Smith’s America by Glory M.
Discussed“Lou just published a book called Adam Smith's America how a Scottish philosopher became an icon of American capitalism”
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A Treatise of Human Nature
A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume is a foundational philosophical work by the Scottish thinker that explores human perceptions, morality, and the self.
Discussed“he starts reading David hume's truth on human nature and gets in trouble for it because Hugh room is seen as like this Blasphemous atheist but Hume is also the single most important intellectual influence on Smith's life”
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The Infidel and the Professor
Discussed“Dennis Rasmussen has published a book called The Infidel and the professor the subtitle is David Hume Adam Smith and the friendship that shaped modern thought I asked him if that claim isn't a bit bold”
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Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.”
“The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.”