Episode · EconTalk · 2023-07-03
Books mentioned on James Rebanks on the Shepherd's Life
James Rebanks's family has raised sheep in the same small English village for at least four centuries. There are records of people with his same last name going back a few hundred more.
Russ Roberts discussed The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks, English Pastoral by James Rebanks, and The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith. James Rebanks recommended Wild Souls by Emma Marris.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Shepherd's Life
Discussed“our topic for today is the life of the sheep farmer depicted in his first book The Shepherd's life which was published in 2015”
Where to get it
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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“I can't help but think of Adam Smith's uh line in the theory of moral sentiments where he says man naturally desires not only to be loved but to be lovely”
Where to get it
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Wild Souls
Wild Souls by Emma Marris is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex ethics surrounding wildlife conservation, animal rights, and the modern practice of reintroducing species into their native habitats.
Recommended“um and then there's an American lady called Emma Maris sort of a really good book called wild Souls about the ethics of reintroducing animals”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“my guest today has been James rebanks his book is the shepherd's life”
“uh his second book is called English pastoral it's also I think been issued on with under the title pastoral song is right”
“is that right uh yeah in America it's called pastoral song”