The Theory of Moral Sentiments

curricula reading group reading guide online teaching k12 original text

Why Teach "The Theory of Moral Sentiments?"

"Smith’s system can help adolescents build a moral narrative for their developing social lives."

TMS Reading Guide: Part I

Of the Propriety of Action

TMS Reading Guide: Part II

Of Merit and Demerit; or, of the Objects of Reward and Punishment

TMS Reading Guide: Part III

Of the Foundation of our Judgments concerning our own Sentiments and Conduct, and of the Sense of Duty

TMS Reading Guide: Part IV

Of the Effect of Utility upon the Sentiment of Approbation

TMS Reading Guide: Part V

Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon the Sentiments of Moral Approbation and Disapprobation

TMS Reading Guide: Part VI

Of the Character of Virtue

TMS Reading Guide: Part VII

Of Systems of Moral Philosophy