Literature Library author
Adam Smith
A concise guide to Adam Smith's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Adam Smith (1723–1790) was a philosopher whose body of work spans political economy. This writing is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations, and An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. Key themes include Wealth as productive capacity, not stored treasure, Division of labor and interdependence, Self-interest, bargaining, and moral limits, and Trade, empire, and unequal power.
Reading pathway
Begin with An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations.
Representative starting points
All published guides by this author
Biography, authority, and bibliography sources
- Adam Smith biographical reference
- Adam Smith authority metadata
- Library of Congress authority record for Adam Smith
- Open Library work record
- National Library of Australia, An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations / by Adam Smith
- University of Michigan Library Digital Collections, An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations