On the shelf
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
by Adam Smith
1 episode · last mentioned 2 Apr 2026
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Who brought it up
- Mentioned
Steven Bartlett in the episode with Pierre Poilievre
About the book
A foundational work of moral philosophy exploring how human beings, though self-interested, develop shared moral standards through sympathy and the desire for mutual approval. It examines conscience, virtue, and the impartial spectator as the basis for ethical judgment.
