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Adam Smith: Conceptions of Value
Among many other contributions to society, Adam Smith made an immense impact that is still evident today. In his Wealth of Nations, he concentrates on self-interest and its relation to both the economic and moral societies. Through this concentration he brings in value to create a harmony in society. He created an economic society based on free market, w ....
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.... evident. People must decide in each new situation what their duties are. Morality and self - interest are connected. To have good morals one must decide what is best for not only themselves but for others also.
One concern, which was valuable to Smith, was happiness. The two basic ways he thought happiness was achieved was through economics and morality. Self-interest is the primary path that leads to happiness. In using self-interest in econom ....
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