What is it about?
Through undertaking a close reading of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, Theory of Moral Sentiments, and other writings, the importance of 'education for all' is highlighted. Smith's nuanced position on the need for public provision of education is also brought to light.
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Why is it important?
This work situates Adam Smith as a thinker who understood the discontents of capitalism, a theme of much contemporary relevance. In particular, education is seen as reducing the harmful effects of liberal capitalism.
Perspectives
Although I had closely studied Wealth of Nations, this article gave me an opportunity to read the Theory of Moral Sentiments. I hope that this article motivates readers also to read both these classics.
Alex M. Thomas
Azim Premji University
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This page is a summary of: Adam Smith on the Philosophy and Provision of Education, Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, November 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0260107917728597.
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