Oxford University Press eBooks· 2021· Book chapter
Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary
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This is a collection of philosophical and literary essays by Adam Smith, including his autobiography, letters, and treatises on human understanding, passions, morals, and religion.
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- Includes Adam Smith's autobiography and letters.
- Features essays on human understanding, passions, and moral principles.
- Contains writings on the natural history of religion.
- Lists historical editions and withdrawn essays.
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Abstract
Vol. 1. My own life; Letter from Adam Smith to William Strahan; History of the editions; List of editions; Essays Pt. III.- Vol. 2. Concerning human understanding; A dissertation on the passions; Concerning the principles of morals; The natural history of religion; Essays withdrawn; Unpublished essays
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