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Of the character of the individual, so far as it affects his own happiness; or of prudence

In: Adam Smith’s Theory of Society

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  • Vernon L. Smith

    (Chapman University)

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The first and most foundational of Nature’s virtues is prudence because its proper business is for each individual to govern themselves, their health, fortuneFortune, rank, and reputation, the objects on which a person’s comfort and happiness in life principally depend. That business connects each to the community of others and each best helps themselves by helping others.

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  • Vernon L. Smith, 2025. "Of the character of the individual, so far as it affects his own happiness; or of prudence," Springer Books, in: Adam Smith’s Theory of Society, chapter 0, pages 363-370, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-68494-4_34
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68494-4_34
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