Adam Smith (1723-1790)G.P. Putnam's sons, 1881 - 201 páginas |
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... rules of the one , but not to follow the precepts of the others . It is this feeling , then , of the legitimate use of force and punishment which makes us view with so much stronger a sense of disapprobation actions which are unjust ...
... rules of the one , but not to follow the precepts of the others . It is this feeling , then , of the legitimate use of force and punishment which makes us view with so much stronger a sense of disapprobation actions which are unjust ...
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... rules of temperance and propriety by a common man is generally more resented than their constant and avowed neglect by a man of fashion . In the superior stations of life , the road to virtue and that to fortune are not always the same ...
... rules of temperance and propriety by a common man is generally more resented than their constant and avowed neglect by a man of fashion . In the superior stations of life , the road to virtue and that to fortune are not always the same ...
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... rules we think ought to be observed in each of the fine arts are no more founded on reason and the nature of things than they are in the matter of our furniture and dress . In architecture , for instance , no reason can be assigned ...
... rules we think ought to be observed in each of the fine arts are no more founded on reason and the nature of things than they are in the matter of our furniture and dress . In architecture , for instance , no reason can be assigned ...
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... rules which those virtues prescribe . " Custom affords an explanation of the different ideas of good conduct prevalent in different degrees of civilization . For every age and country look upon that degree of each quality which is most ...
... rules which those virtues prescribe . " Custom affords an explanation of the different ideas of good conduct prevalent in different degrees of civilization . For every age and country look upon that degree of each quality which is most ...
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... rule , the agreement or disagree- ment of the judgments of other people with our own varies in importance for us exactly in proportion to the uncertainty we feel of the propriety or accuracy of our own sentiments or judgments . Hence it ...
... rule , the agreement or disagree- ment of the judgments of other people with our own varies in importance for us exactly in proportion to the uncertainty we feel of the propriety or accuracy of our own sentiments or judgments . Hence it ...
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