The Wealth of Nations · Character

Francis Hutcheson

Philosopher and teacher of Adam Smith.

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Also known as Francis Hutcheson, Hutcheson

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Mentioned as a possible influence; Smith did not follow Hutcheson's order in discussing mercantile fallacies.

Francis Hutcheson first appears in 0001 introduction and plan of the work.

With Adam Smith (friendship): Adam Smith and Francis Hutcheson have a friendly mentor-student relationship.

In Editor's Introduction: Mentioned as a possible influence; Smith did not follow Hutcheson's order in discussing mercantile fallacies.

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