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Adam Smith

1723–1790

1 series 1 book in order 1882–1999

Adam Smith (16 June 1723 - 17 July 1790) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He is best known for two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics.

Born
1723
Active years
1882–1999
Known for
Harvard Classics

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Series by Adam Smith

Harvard Classics

26 books in order · 1882–1999

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