Every book Dennis Rasmussen recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Dennis Rasmussen

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   The Theory of Moral Sentiments

   Adam Smith · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Theory of Moral Sentiments is an 18th-century work by Adam Smith that investigates the foundations of human morality, sympathy, and social interaction.

   Discussed

   “I think most Smith scholars today would say that this problem isn't a problem, that the two are perfectly compatible. Sympathy in The Theory of Moral Sentiments doesn't entail or require any kind of altruism or other directedness.”

   Freakonomics Radio Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? (Update) 2026-05-06 Listen at 51:20

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

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