That’s the subject of the November Adam Smith 300 essay, written by Ryan Hanley of Boston College. It’s adapted from his 2019 book, Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life. Check it out: ...

Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, stressed knowing oneself. This insight helps individuals observe their reactions ...

Of all the great teachers of mankind, can any have lived a duller life than Adam Smith? Between his birth in 1723 and his death in 1790, he seems to have done nothing but read, lecture, travel once to ...

Written 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence encapsulates our principles of freedom and independence. It emphasizes the natural rights of all citizens to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit ...

How did a Scottish moral philosopher of the Enlightenment become an apostle of the libertarian right in this country? Political theorist Glory Liu traces the uses of the complex ideas Adam Smith in ...

ZEIT: Do you see a solution to this problem? Smith: I do, actually, although they are politically difficult. From both my economic analysis and moral philosophy, there are actually clear solutions, ...

ZEIT: This is one part of the story, but not the only one. The rivalry of the great powers has brought enormous wealth to our age. The high tech we have used to resurrect you at your conference table, ...