# Charles I — The Theory of Moral Sentiments character guide

> Charles I in The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Charles II

**First appearance:** 0018-ii-of-the-origin-of-ambition-and-of-the-distinction-of-ranks

## Who they are

English king used as a historical example in moral reasoning.

## In the story

### [II: Of the Origin of Ambition, and of the Distinction of Ranks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/chapters/ii-of-the-origin-of-ambition-and-of-the-distinction-of-ranks)

Mentioned in the context of public compassion after his death leading to the restoration of the monarchy.

### [III: That Where There Is No Approbation of the Conduct of the Person Who Confers the Benefit, There Is Little Sympathy with the Gratitude of Him Who Receives It: And That, on the Contrary, Where There Is No Disapprobation of the Motives of the Person Who Does the Mischief, There Is No Sort of Sympathy with the Resentment of Him Who Suffers It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/chapters/iii-that-where-there-is-no-approbation-of-the-conduct-of-the-person-who-confers-the-benefit-there-is-little-sympathy-with-the-gratitude-of-him-who-receives-it-and-that-on-the-contrary-where-there-is-no-disapprobation-of-the-motives-of-the-person-who-does-the-mischief-there-is-no-sort-of-sympathy-with-the-resentment-of-him-who-suffers-it)

Mentioned as a more frugal and distinguishing son who, despite coldness, inspired loyalty and attachment from the gentry and nobility.

### [II: Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion Upon Moral Sentiments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/chapters/ii-of-the-influence-of-custom-and-fashion-upon-moral-sentiments)

Referenced in the context of the reign of Charles II, where licentiousness was deemed characteristic of a liberal education.

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