The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Focusing on ethics and charity, Adam Smith's first major work explores moral philosophy through four key areas: Ethics and Virtue, Private rights and Natural liberty, Familial rights (Economics), and State and Individual rights (Politics). This foundational text lays the groundwork for Smith's future writings, including his renowned work, The Wealth of Nations, by establishing a comprehensive intellectual framework that intertwines moral considerations with economic and political thought.