Dan Klein on The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Episode 1--An Overview

Apr 6, 2009 · 01:23:27

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Klein and Roberts overview Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments.
They discuss its relation to Wealth of Nations and Smith's moral criteria.
Key concepts include justice and indeterminate rules.

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