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The Theory of Moral Sentiments

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The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Summary

The Theory of Moral Sentiments is a written work[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments authored Adam Smith[3].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments is the creator of Adam Smith[4].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's instance of is recorded as written work[5].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's instance of is recorded as monograph[6].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's genre is human nature[7].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's depicts is recorded as invisible hand[8].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's language of work or name is recorded as Scottish English[9].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's country of origin is recorded as Scotland[10].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments was published on 1759[11].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's has edition or translation is recorded as The Theory of Moral Sentiments[12].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's has edition or translation is recorded as Q138649525[13].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's main subject is empathy[14].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's copyright status is recorded as public domain[15].
  • The Theory of Moral Sentiments's copyright status is recorded as public domain[16].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The Theory of Moral Sentiments authored Adam Smith[3]. It is the creator of Adam Smith[4].

Publication

The Theory of Moral Sentiments was released on 1759[11]. Its language of work or name is recorded as Scottish English[9]. Its genre is human nature[7].

Subject and Themes

The Theory of Moral Sentiments's main subject is empathy[14].

Why It Matters

The Theory of Moral Sentiments has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

Related Entities

Adam Smith public domain Scotland

References

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  12. [14] ↑ . Saraba Yokubo. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Mcampany · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Creator → Adam Smith
    Language of work or name → Scottish English
    Has edition or translation → The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Q138649525
    Author → Adam Smith
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