The Public and Its Problems · Character
Adam Smith
Economist and philosopher, discussed in context of economic individualism.
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Also known as The old Adam
First appearance: The Public and Its Problems
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Mentioned in relation to economic individualism and the invisible hand.
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In The Public and Its Problems: Mentioned in relation to economic individualism and the invisible hand. Later, in III: The Democratic State: Referenced indirectly through the individualistic philosophy and the 'old…
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