Adam Smith: Conceptions Of Value
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Among many other contributions to society, Adam Smith made an immense impact that is still evident today. In his Wealth of Nations, he concentrates on self-interest and its relation to both the economic and moral societies. Through this concentration he brings in value to create a harmony in soc ....
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.... between cause and effect. A mechanist, like Smith, would understand no living being has a choice of the way it behaves. No one can predict the future for the present state of all matter is unknown. This is one reason he focused on morality.
The way in which one behaves suggests their morals. Morality is primarily concerned with attempting to define what is good for the individual and also the society.
If the good is known, the obligation to pursue it becomes evident. People must decide i ....
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Page count: 8 (approximately 250 words per page)
