Combines philosophical, historical, methodological and economic issues of Smith's legacy and uncovers original interpretations of what he really said. This book proposes a different reading of his works by investigating the classical sources of his moral thought and the influences of his own time.

"Adam Smith in Context" delves into some central components of Smith's thought, especially his moral philosophy, and challenges some commonly shared views. It combines philosophical, historical, methodological and economic issues of Smith's legacy, uncovering original interpretations of what Smith really said. The book proposes a different reading of his works by investigating the classical sources of his moral thought and the influences of his own time.

Preface and Acknowledgements - General Introduction - Das Adam Smith Problem: Its Origins and the Debate - Smith on Virtues: Vir Virtutis Discourse and Civic Humanism - Adam Smith's Concept of 'Propriety': Its Meaning and Philosophical Implications - Smith and Newton: Some Methodological Issues Concerning General Economic Equilibrium Theory - Conclusions - Bibliography - Index