{"product_id":"9781350088573","title":"Adam Smith’s \"The Theory of Moral Sentiments\" : A Critical Commentary","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Smith’s \"The Theory of Moral Sentiments\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): John McHugh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany contemporary readers are just now discovering Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Moral Sentiments \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eTMS\u003c\/i\u003e). It is increasingly being recognised as a foundational text in moral philosophy and in Adam Smith's oeuvre more generally. This is the first companion to guide readers through \u003ci\u003eTMS\u003c\/i\u003e and uncover what Smith thinks, why he thinks it, why he might be wrong to think it! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Adam Smith is best known for a \u003ci\u003eWealth of Nations\u003c\/i\u003e there is a history of seriously misinterpreting this text as an unnuanced celebration of unfettered capitalism. \u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Moral Sentiments\u003c\/i\u003e is a kind of  corrective to these naïve readings. As such, any serious consideration of Adam Smith's work should also include \u003ci\u003eTMS\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn McHugh's guide provides detailed analysis of \u003ci\u003eTMS \u003c\/i\u003ewhile never losing sight of the text in the context of Smith's writings and world view more generally. It offers both an introduction to the importance and insight of \u003ci\u003eTMS \u003c\/i\u003ewhile also functioning as a great way in to Adam Smith as a philosopher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Philosophers are regaining interest in the writings of Adam Smith and in this timely volume John McHugh has provided the first dedicated critical analysis of the whole of Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eTheory of Moral Sentiments\u003c\/i\u003e. It is clear, well-written, and manages to balance philosophical rigour with accessibility. McHugh sympathetically translates Smith's eighteenth century prose into 21st century philosophical idiom in a fashion that is lucid, true to the ideas of the original, and sophisticated in its critical engagement.” —\u003ci\u003eCraig Smith, Adam Smith Senior Lecturer in the Scottish Enlightenment, University of Glasgow, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“McHugh provides us with something we've sorely lacked--a clear, philosophical introduction to Smith's claims and arguments in \u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Moral Sentiments\u003c\/i\u003e. With lucid prose, historical sensitivity, and sharp insight, McHugh guides the reader through the intricacies of Smith's great text. This book ably engages the expert and aids the novice.” —\u003ci\u003eColin Heydt, Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a careful and very accessible reading of Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eTheory of Moral Sentiments\u003c\/i\u003e. John McHugh presents it as a contribution to both moral sentimentalism and virtue theory: proper sentiments guide virtuous persons' moral judgments and actions. Smith's engagement with and departure from David Hume's moral theory is a relevant topic. The reader gets a clear idea of Smiths account of moral judgments as both explanatory and normative. A highly recommended read for anyone interested in moral sentimentalism and its history.” —\u003ci\u003eChristel Fricke, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oslo, Norway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781350088573\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40769639252174,"sku":"9781350088573","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_138d72ac-32c7-4796-8557-b6dee495e5e4.jpg?v=1642055482","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781350088573","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}