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The Theory of Moral Sentiments: Adam Smith?s Timely and Timeless Classic

By ADF Alliance Alert

Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson writes at Grove City College Center for Vision and Values: "2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith?s masterful treatise on ethics, ?The Theory of Moral Sentiments.? . . . The genius of 'Moral Sentiments' lies in its clear, thorough explanation of the necessary preconditions for social harmony. Smith cites three cardinal social virtues: prudence, justice, and beneficence. Indeed, as we survey our discordant, divided society today, we can see that many of our problems stem from confusion about these three virtues. Smith, in spite of writing his book so long ago, provides the solutions to today?s most vexing social problems."

Full post as published by Constitutionally Correct on December 11, 2009 (boomark / email).