Adam Smith and the Character of Virtue

Description:

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.

subjects: Smith, adam, 1723-1790,  Virtue and virtues,  Ethics, modern, 18th century,  Virtue,  Modern Ethics