Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-01-02
Books mentioned on Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 526
Stephen Dubner discussed The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, and Adam Smith’s America by Glory M. Liu.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Discussed“in 1759 Adam Smith published his first book the theory of moral sentiments he was in his mid-30s and he'd spent the previous several years teaching moral philosophy at the University of Glasgow”
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The Wealth of Nations
Discussed“Smith had never been accused of being a fast writer and it turned out to be 17 years between the publication of the theory of moral sentiments and the release of his second and final book The Wealth of Nations”
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Adam Smith’s America
Discussed“Glory Liu recently published a book called Adam Smith's America how a Scottish philosopher became an icon of American capitalism”
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Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Wealth of Nations
“it has been said that Thatcher carried in her handbag a copy of The Wealth of Nations”
“the podcast and author of how Adam Smith can change your life an unexpected guide to human nature and happiness”