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Our Great Purpose
Adam Smith on Living a Better Life
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Our Great Purpose
Hanley shows how Smith set forth a vision of the worthy life that is uniquely suited to people today. Full of invaluable insights on topics ranging from happiness and moderation to love and friendship, Our Great Purpose enables modern readers to see Smith in an entirely new light--and along the way, learn what it truly means to live a good life.life.
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Hanley shows how Smith set forth a vision of the worthy life that is uniquely suited to people today.
Full of invaluable insights on topics ranging from happiness and moderation to love and friendship, Our Great Purpose enables modern readers to see Smith in an entirely new light—and along the way, learn what it truly means to live a good life.
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Reviews of Our Great Purpose by Ryan Hanley praise it as an insightful and accessible exploration of Adam Smith's ideas, offering a refreshing look beyond the "father of capitalism" label. The book connects various human activities into a philosophical portrait, highlighting the relevance of Smith's moral philosophy in modern times. Academically dense yet digestible, it serves as a compelling primer for students and admirers of Smith, earning high recommendations for its concise and erudite interpretation.
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ISBN: 9780691179445
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 171.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Ryan Patrick Hanley is professor of political science at Boston College. He is the author of Adam Smith and the Character of Virtue and the editor of Adam Smith: His Life, Thought, and Legacy (Princeton) and the Penguin Classics edition of Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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