Adam Smith: Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Referred to as the “father of economics” or “father of capitalism,” Adam Smith was a moral philosopher, political thinker, and social scientist of the Scottish Enlightenment. A deep exploration of his major works including The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, as well as the Lectures on Jurisprudence and his essays on philosophical subjects. We will grapple with big questions such as, “What is the nature of virtue and morality, and how do individuals learn moral behavior?”, “What makes some societies rich and others poor?”, and “What are the political preconditions and moral consequences of economic growth?”