This study analyses the influence that Adam Smith's philosophy had on his Wealth of Nations, and reveals the unity in Smith's extensive system of morals, politics, and economics. It concludes that Smith was motivated by a political ideal, which was moral liberalism.

This study analyses the influence that Adam Smith's philosophy had on his Wealth of Nations , and reveals the unity in Smith's extensive system of morals, politics, and economics. It concludes that Smith was motivated by a political ideal, which was moral liberalism. This book is intended for economists, political theorists, and lawyers concerned with jurisprudence. Also the general reader interested in Adam Smith.