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What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?

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Smith, Adam. The Theory of Moral Sentiments. A. Millar, 1759.

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About the Author

Adam Smith

Born: June 16, 1723
Died: July 17, 1790
Nationality: Scottish
Profession: Economist

Biography

Adam Smith FRSA was a Scottish economist, philosopher as well as a moral philosopher, a pioneer of political economy, and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment, also known as ''The Father of Economics'' or ''The Father of Capitalism''. Smith wrote two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, often abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. In his work, Adam Smith introduced his theory of absolute advantage.

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