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Title page COPYRIGHT The Books THE THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS

CONTENTS Part I: Of the Propriety of Action Consisting of Three Sections Section I: Of the Sense of Propriety Chap. I: Of Sympathy Chap. II: Of the Pleasure of mutual Sympathy Chap. III: Of the manner in which we judge of the propriety or impropriety of the affections of other men, by their concord or dissonance with our own. Chap. IV: The same subject continued Chap. V: Of the amiable and respectable virtues Section II: Of the Degrees of the different Passions which are consistent with Propriety Introduction Chap. I: Of the Passions which take their origin from the body Chap. II: Of those Passions which take their origin from a particular turn or habit of the Imagination Chap. III: Of the unsocial Passions Chap. IV: Of the social Passions Chap. V: Of the selfish Passions Section III: Of the Effects of Prosperity and Adversity upon the Judgment of Mankind with regard to the Propriety of Action; and why it is more easy to obtain their Aprobation in the one state than in the other Chap. I: That though our sympathy with sorrow is generally a more lively sensation than our sympathy with joy, it commonly falls much more short of the violence of what is naturally felt by the person principally concerned Chap. II: Of the origin of Ambition, and of the distinction of Ranks Chap. III: Of the corruption of our moral sentiments, which is occasioned by this disposition to admire the rich and the great, and to despise or neglect persons of poor and mean condition Part II: Of Merit and Demerit; or, of the Objects of Reward and Punishment: Consisting of Three Parts Section I: Of the Sense of Merit and Demerit Introduction Chap. I: That whatever appears to be the proper object of gratitude, appears to deserve reward; and that, in the same manner, whatever appears to be the proper object of resentment appears to deserve punishment Chap. II: Of the proper objects of gratitude and resentment Chap. III: That where there is no approbation of the conduct of the person who confers the benefit, there is little sympathy with the gratitude of him who receives it: and that, on the contrary, where there is no disapprobation of the motives of the person who does the mischief, there is no sort of sympathy with the resentment of him who suffers it Chap. IV: Recapitulation of the foregoing chapters Chap. V: The analysis of the sense of Merit and Demerit Section II: Of Justice and Beneficence Chap. I: Comparison of those two virtues Chap. II: Of the sense of Justice, of Remorse, and of the consciousness of Merit Chap. III: Of the utility of this constitution of Nature Section III: Of the Influence of Fortune upon the Sentiments of Mankind, with regard to the Merit or Demerit of Actions Chap. I Of the Causes of this Influence of Fortune Chap. II Of the extent of this Influence of Fortune Chap. III Of the final cause of this Irregularity of Sentiments Notes Part III: Of the Foundation of our Judgments concerning our own Sentiments and Conduct, and of the Sense of Duty Consisting of One Section Chap. I : Of the Principle of Self-approbation and of Self-disapprobation Chap. II : Of the love of Praise, and of that of Praise-worthiness; and of the dread of Blame, and of that of Blame-worthiness Chap. III: Of the Influences and Authority of Conscience Chap. IV: Of the Nature of Self-deceit, and of the Origin and Use of general Rules Chap. V: Of the influence and authority of the general Rules of Morality, and that they are justly regarded as the Laws of the Deity Chap. VI: In what cases the Sense of Duty ought to be the sole principle of our conduct; and in what cases it ought to concur with other motives Part IV: Of the Effect of Utility upon the Sentiment of Approbation Consisting of One Section Chap. I: Of the beauty which the appearance of Utility bestows upon all the productions of art, and of the extensive influence of this species of Beauty Chap. II: Of the beauty which the appearance of Utility bestows upon the characters and actions of men; and how far the perception of this beauty may be regarded as one of the original principles of approbation Part V: Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon the Sentiments of Moral Approbation and Disapprobation Chap. I : Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon our Notions of Beauty and Deformity Chap. II : Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon Moral Sentiments Part VI: Of the Character of Virtue Introduction Section I : Of the Character of the Individual, so far as it affects his own Happiness; or of Prudence Section II : Of the Character of the Individual, so far as it can affect the Happiness of other People Chap. I : Of the Order in which Individuals are recommended by Nature to our care and attention Chap. II : Of the order in which Societies are by nature recommended to our Beneficence Chap. III : Of universal Benevolence Section III : Of Self-command Conclusion of the Sixth Part Part VII: Of Systems of Moral Philosophy Consisting of Four Section Section I: Of the Questions which ought to be examined in a Theory of Moral Sentiments Introduction Section II: Of the different Accounts which have been given of the Nature of Virtue Introduction Chap. I: Of those Systems which make Virtue consist in Propriety Chap. II: Of those Systems which make Virtue consist in Prudence Chap. III: Of those Systems which make Virtue consist in Benevolence Chap. IV: Of licentious Systems Section III: Of the different Systems which have been formed concerning the Principle of Approbation Introduction Chap. I: Of those Systems which deduce the Principle of Approbation from Self-love Chap. II: Of those Systems which make Reason the Principle of Approbation Chap. III: Of those Systems which make Sentiment the Principle of Approbation Section IV: Of the Manner in which different Authors have treated of the practical Rules of Morality Conclusion

THE ORIGINS OF LANGUAGES AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS

CONTENTS SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF DR. ADAM SMITH SHORT VIEW OF THE DOCTRINE OF SMITH, COMPARED WITH THAT OF THE FRENCH ECONOMISTS. METHOD OF FACILITATING THE STUDY OF DR. SMITH’S WORK. INTRODUCTION AND PLAN OF THE WORK. BOOK I. OF THE CAUSES OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTIVE POWERS OF LABOUR, AND OF THE ORDER ACCORDING TO WHICH ITS PRODUCE IS NATURALLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE DIFFERENT RANKS OF THE PEOPLE. CHAP. I. OF THE DIVISION OF LABOUR. CHAP. II. OF THE PRINCIPLE WHICH GIVES OCCASION TO THE DIVISION OF LABOUR. CHAP. III. THAT THE DIVISION OF LABOUR IS LIMITED BY THE EXTENT OF THE MARKET. CHAP. IV. OF THE ORIGIN AND USE OF MONEY. CHAP. V. OF THE REAL AND NOMINAL PRICE OF COMMODITIES, OR OF THEIR PRICE IN LABOUR, AND THEIR PRICE IN MONEY. CHAP. VI. OF THE COMPONENT PART OF THE PRICE OF COMMODITIES. CHAP. VII. OF THE NATURAL AND MARKET PRICE OF COMMODITIES. CHAP. VIII. OF THE WAGES OF LABOUR. CHAP. IX. OF THE PROFITS OF STOCK. CHAP. X. OF WAGES AND PROFIT IN THE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENTS OF LABOUR AND STOCK. CHAP. XI. OF THE RENT OF LAND. BOOK II. OF THE NATURE, ACCUMULATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OF STOCK. CHAP. I. OF THE DIVISION OF STOCK. CHAP II. CHAP. III. OF THE ACCUMULATION OF CAPITAL, OR OF PRODUCTIVE AND UNPRODUCTIVE LABOUR. CHAP. IV. OF STOCK LENT AT INTEREST. CHAP. V. OF THE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENTS OF CAPITALS. BOOK III. OF THE DIFFERENT PROGRESS OF OPULENCE IN DIFFERENT NATIONS CHAP. I. OF THE NATURAL PROGRESS OF OPULENCE. CHAP. II. OF THE DISCOURAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN THE ANCIENT STATE OF EUROPE, AFTER THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. CHAP. III. OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF CITIES AND TOWNS, AFTER THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. CHAP. IV. HOW THE COMMERCE OF TOWNS CONTRIBUTED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE COUNTRY. BOOK IV. OF SYSTEMS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY. CHAP. I. OF THE PRINCIPLE OF THE COMMERCIAL OR MERCANTILE SYSTEM. CHAP. II. OF RESTRAINTS UPON IMPORTATION FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF SUCH GOODS AS CAN BE PRODUCED AT HOME. CHAP. III. OF THE EXTRAORDINARY RESTRAINTS UPON THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS OF ALMOST ALL KINDS, FROM THOSE COUNTRIES WITH WHICH THE BALANCE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISADVANTAGEOUS. CHAP. IV. OF DRAWBACKS. CHAP. V. OF BOUNTIES. CHAP. VI. OF TREATIES OF COMMERCE. CHAP. VII. OF COLONIES. CHAP. VIII. CONCLUSION OF THE MERCANTILE SYSTEM. CHAP. IX. OF THE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS, OR OF THOSE SYSTEMS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY WHICH REPRESENT THE PRODUCE OF LAND, AS EITHER THE SOLE OR THE PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF THE REVENUE AND WEALTH OF EVERY COUNTRY. BOOK V. OF THE REVENUE OF THE SOVEREIGN OR COMMONWEALTH. CHAP. I. OF THE EXPENSES OF THE SOVEREIGN OR COMMONWEALTH. CHAP. II. OF THE SOURCES OF THE GENERAL OR PUBLIC REVENUE OF THE SOCIETY. CHAP. III. OF PUBLIC DEBTS. NOTES

ESSAYS ON PHILOSOPHICAL SUBJECTS

CONTENTS THE PRINCIPLES WHICH LEAD AND DIRECT PHILOSOPHICAL ENQUIRIES; AS ILLUSTRATED BY THE HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY. Sec. I:- Of the Effect of Unexpectedness, or of Surprise. Sec. II:- Of Wonder, or of the Effects of Novelty. Sect. III:- Of the Origin of Philosophy. Sec. IV:- The History of Astronomy. THE PRINCIPLES WHICH LEAD AND DIRECT PHILOSOPHICAL ENQUIRIES; ILLUSTRATED BY THE HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT PHYSICS. THE PRINCIPLES WHICH LEAD AND DIRECT PHILOSOPHICAL ENQUIRIES; ILLUSTRATED BY THE HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT LOGICS AND METAPHYSICS. OF THE NATURE OF THAT IMITATION WHICH TAKES PLACE IN WHAT ARE CALLED THE IMITATIVE ARTS. PART I. PART II. PART III. OF THE AFFINITY BETWEEN MUSIC, DANCING, AND POETRY. OF THE EXTERNAL SENSES. Of the Sense of Touching. Of the Sense of Tasting. Of the Sense of Smelling. Of the Sense of Hearing. Of the Sense of Seeing. OF THE AFFINITY BETWEEN CERTAIN ENGLISH AND ITALIAN VERSES.

The Lectures LECTURES ON JUSTICE, POLICE, REVENUE AND ARMS REPORTED BY A STUDENT IN 1763

CONTENTS PREFACE EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION Chapter I: History of the Report. Chapter II: Value of the Report. JURISPRUDENCE INTRODUCTION § 1. Of Works on Natural Jurisprudence. § 2. Of the Division of the Subject. PART I: OF JUSTICE INTRODUCTION DIVISION I. OF PUBLIC JURISPRUDENCE § 1. Of the Original Principles of Government. § 2. Of the Nature of Government and its Progress in the first Ages of Society. § 3. How Republican Governments were introduced. § 4. How Liberty was lost. § 5. Of Military Monarchy. § 6. How Military Monarchy was dissolved. § 7. Of the Allodial Government. § 8. Of the Feudal System. § 9. Of the English Parliament. § 10. How the Government of England became Absolute. § 11. How Liberty was restored. § 12. Of the English Courts of Justice. § 13. Of the little Republics in Europe. § 14. Of the Rights of Sovereigns. § 15. Of Citizenship. § 16. Of the Rights of Subjects. DIVISION II. DOMESTIC LAW § 1. Husband and Wife. § 2. Parent and Child. § 3. Master and Servant. § 4. Guardian and Ward. § 5. Domestic Offences and their Punishments. DIVISION III. PRIVATE LAW § 1. First way of acquiring Property: Occupation. § 2. Second way of acquiring Property: Accession. § 3. Third way of acquiring Property: Prescription. § 4. Fourth way of acquiring Property: Succession. § 5. Fifth way of acquiring Property: Voluntary Transference. § 6. Of Servitudes. § 7. Of Pledges and Mortgages. § 8. Of Exclusive Privileges. § 9. Of Contract. § 10. Of Quasi-Contract. § 11. Of Delinquency. PART II: OF POLICE DIVISION I. CLEANLINESS AND SECURITY. DIVISION II. CHEAPNESS OR PLENTY. § 1. Of the Natural Wants of Mankind. § 2. That all the Arts are subservient to the Natural Wants of Mankind. § 3. That Opulence arises from the Division of Labour. § 4. How the Division of Labour multiplies the Product. § 5. What gives Occasion to the Division of Labour. § 6. That the Division of Labour must be proportioned to the Extent of Commerce. § 7. What Circumstances regulate the Price of Commodities. § 8. Of Money as the Measure of Value and Medium of Exchange. § 9. That National Opulence does not consist in Money. § 10. Of Prohibiting the Exportation of Coin. § 11. Of the Balance of Trade. § 12. Of the Opinion that no Expense at Home can be hurtful. § 13. Of the Scheme of Mr. Law. § 14. Of Interest. § 15. Of Exchange. § 16. Of the Causes of the slow Progress of Opulence. PART III: OF REVENUE Introduction. § 1. Of Taxes on Possessions. § 2. Of Taxes on Consumptions. § 3. Of Stocks. § 4. Of Stock-jobbing. § 17. Of the Influence of Commerce on Manners. PART IV: OF ARMS § 1. Of Militias. § 2. Of Discipline. § 3. Of Standing Armies. PART V: OF THE LAWS OF NATIONS Introduction. § 1. When is War Lawful? § 2. What is Lawful in War? § 3. Of the Rights of Neutral Nations. § 4. Of the Rights of Ambassadors.

The Biographies ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF ADAM SMITH by Dugald Stewart

CONTENTS FROM HIS BIRTH TILL THE PUBLICATION OF THE THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS. OF THE THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS, AND THE DISSERTATION ON THE ORIGIN OF LANGUAGES. FROM THE PUBLICATION OF THE THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS, TILL THAT OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS. OF THE INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS. CONCLUSION OF THE NARRATIVE.

LIFE OF ADAM SMITH by John Rae

CONTENTS PREFACE CHAPTER I. EARLY DAYS AT KIRKCALDY CHAPTER II. STUDENT AT GLASGOW COLLEGE CHAPTER III. AT OXFORD CHAPTER IV. LECTURER AT EDINBURGH CHAPTER V. PROFESSOR AT GLASGOW CHAPTER VI. THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR CHAPTER VII. AMONG GLASGOW FOLK CHAPTER VIII. EDINBURGH ACTIVITIES CHAPTER IX. THE “THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS” CHAPTER X. FIRST VISIT TO LONDON CHAPTER XI. LAST YEAR IN GLASGOW CHAPTER XII. TOULOUSE CHAPTER XIII. GENEVA CHAPTER XIV. PARIS CHAPTER XV. LONDON CHAPTER XVI. KIRKCALDY CHAPTER XVII. LONDON CHAPTER XVIII. “THE WEALTH OF NATIONS” CHAPTER XIX. THE DEATH OF HUME CHAPTER XX. LONDON AGAIN - APPOINTED COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CHAPTER XXI. IN EDINBURGH CHAPTER XXII. VARIOUS CORRESPONDENCE IN 1778 CHAPTER XXIII. FREE TRADE FOR IRELAND CHAPTER XXIV. THE “WEALTH OF NATIONS” ABROAD AND AT HOME CHAPTER XXV. SMITH INTERVIEWED CHAPTER XXVI. THE AMERICAN QUESTION AND OTHER POLITICS CHAPTER XXVII. BURKE IN SCOTLAND CHAPTER XXVIII. THE POPULATION QUESTION CHAPTER XXIX. VISIT TO LONDON CHAPTER XXX. VISIT OF SAMUEL ROGERS CHAPTER XXXI. REVISION OF THE “THEORY” CHAPTER XXXII. LAST DAYS

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