The Theory of Moral Sentiments Adam Smith, scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy (1723-1790) This ebook presents The Theory of Moral Sentiments, from Adam Smith. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. TABLE OF CONTENTS -01- ABOUT THIS BOOK -02- PART I.OF THE PROPRIETY OF ACTION -03- PART II. OF MERIT AND DEMERIT -04- PART III. OF THE FOUNDATION OF OUR JUDGMENTS -05- PART IV. OF THE EFFECT OF UTILITY UPON THE SENTIMENT OF APPROBATION