On Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations

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Fleischacker explores the philosophical underpinnings of Adam Smith's influential economic work, emphasizing how Smith's epistemology, moral theory, and philosophy of science illuminate his ideas. He argues that Smith views social science through the lens of common sense rather than mathematics, highlights the moral justification for capitalism, and presents a strong belief in human equality that aligns with modern concepts of distributive justice. This commentary offers a deeper understanding of Smith's thoughts beyond mere economic principles.