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Of the beauty which the appearance of utility bestows upon the characters and actions of men; and how far the perception of this beauty may be regarded as one of the original principles of approbation

In: Adam Smith’s Theory of Society

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  • Vernon L. Smith

    (Chapman University)

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We have been having an in-depth development of Smith’s concept of a good society as one whose citizens create and follow rules that build character, wisdom, and virtueWisdomand virtue whileVirtueand wisdom controlling the mischiefs done by human wickedness.

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  • Vernon L. Smith, 2025. "Of the beauty which the appearance of utility bestows upon the characters and actions of men; and how far the perception of this beauty may be regarded as one of the original principles of approbation," Springer Books, in: Adam Smith’s Theory of Society, chapter 0, pages 325-335, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-68494-4_31
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68494-4_31
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