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Believing, belonging and understanding : religion and philosophy as narratives and practice in Adam Smith

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  • Jimena Hurtado

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Adam Smith included understanding and belonging among basic human needs. Humans have spiritual and material needs that they can satisfy through coordination and cooperation, both need communication. Religion and philosophy emerge when people communicate the explanations they have of their surroundings and their interactions. They represent shared beliefs and inform behavior that allow people to understand and belong. Religion and philosophy, provide tranquility of mind and satisfy the desire to be loved and loveable.

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  • Jimena Hurtado, 2023. "Believing, belonging and understanding : religion and philosophy as narratives and practice in Adam Smith," Documentos CEDE 020682, Universidad de los Andes – Facultad de Economía – CEDE.
    • Handle: RePEc:col:000089:020682
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    Adam Smith; Religion; Philosophy; Beliefs; Communities.;
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    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • B12 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought through 1925 - - - Classical (includes Adam Smith)
    • B31 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals - - - Individuals

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