The Theory of Moral Sentiments is a 1759 book by Adam Smith. It provided the ethical, philosophical, economic, and methodological underpinnings to Smith's later works, including The Wealth of Nations,
Title page of first edition
Self-interest
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Self-interest generally refers to a focus on the needs or desires of one's self. Most times, actions that display self-interest are often performed without conscious knowing. A number of philosophical
An appeal to self-interest during World War II
