By the same author: Presenting Adam Smith's works as a whole

In the first edition of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, published in London in 1776, the ‘by the same author’ list is presented in a very unusual place: directly opposite the table of contents. That placement suggests a continuity and unity in Smith's published works. A photograph provides...

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Published in:Economic affairs (Harlow) 2022-10, Vol.42 (3), p.528-540
Main Authors: Klein, Daniel B, Breashears, Caroline
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adam Smith
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Theory of Moral Sentiments
Wealth of Nations
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Summary:In the first edition of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, published in London in 1776, the ‘by the same author’ list is presented in a very unusual place: directly opposite the table of contents. That placement suggests a continuity and unity in Smith's published works. A photograph provides a touchstone to discuss: (a) the Language essay, (b) the full title of The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and (c) Wealth of Nations under the ethical umbrella of Moral Sentiments.
ISSN:0265-0665
1468-0270
DOI:10.1111/ecaf.12550