The Theory of Moral Sentiments

by Adam Smith

Contents

• Part I: Of the Propriety of Action
• Part II: Of Merit and Demerit; or, of the Objects of Reward and Punishment
• Part III: Of the Foundation of our Judgments concerning our own Sentiments and Conduct, and of the Sense of Duty
• Part IV: Of the Effect of Utility upon the Sentiment of Approbation
• Part V: Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon the Sentiments of Moral Approbation and Disapprobation
• Part VI: Of the Character of Virtue
• Part VII: Of Systems of Moral Philosophy