Adam Smith (1723-1790) is now widely regarded as the greatest economist of all time.
The Smith who emerges from this book is not only the greatest of all economists but a pioneering theorist of moral philosophy, culture, and society..
Finally, he shows how a proper understanding of Smith can help us address the problems of modern capitalism.
Offering a highly engaging account of Smith\'s life and times, political philosopher Jesse Norman explores his work as a whole and traces his influence over two centuries to the present day.
Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and individual freedom? A prime mover of "market fundamentalism"? An apologist for human selfishness? Or something else entirely?In the tradition of The Worldly Philosophers, Adam Smith dispels the myths and caricatures, and provides a far more complex portrait of the man.
But what he really thought, and the implications of his ideas, remain fiercely contested.
Adam Smith (1723-1790) is now widely regarded as the greatest economist of all time
