Adam Smith and the character of virtue /

Focusing on Smith's analysis of the psychological and social ills endemic to commercial society--anxiety and restlessness, inauthenticity and mediocrity, alienation and individualism--the book argues that Smith sought to combat corruption by cultivating the virtues of prudence, magnanimity, and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hanley, Ryan Patrick, 1974-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Temas:
Smith, Adam, > 1723-1790.
Smith, Adam, > 1723-1790
Smith, Adam > 1723-1790
Smith, Adam (Philosoph)
Whitman College > Memorial bookplates > Class of 1949.
1700-1799
Virtue.
Ethics, Modern > 18th century.
Virtues.
Ethics, Modern.
Vertus.
Morale > 18e siècle.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth > Happiness.
Virtues
Ethics, Modern
Virtue
Tugend
Tugendethik
Dygd.
Etik > 1800-talet.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Focusing on Smith's analysis of the psychological and social ills endemic to commercial society--anxiety and restlessness, inauthenticity and mediocrity, alienation and individualism--the book argues that Smith sought to combat corruption by cultivating the virtues of prudence, magnanimity, and beneficence. --from publisher description.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 224 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780511580895
0511580894
9780511580574
0511580576
0521449294
9780521449298
9780511581212
0511581211
9780521188234
0521188237

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