How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591846846 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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A forgotten book by one of history's greatest thinkers reveals the surprising connections between happiness, virtue, fame, and fortune.Adam Smith may have become the patron saint of capitalism after he penned his most famous work, The Wealth of Nations. But when he finally picked up the book by the founder of his field, he realized he’d stumbled upon what might be the greatest self-help book that almost no one has read.In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were three hundred years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place? Smith’s unexpected answers, framed within the rich context of current events, literature, history, and pop culture, are at once profound, counterintuitive, and highly entertaining.By reinvigorating Smith’s neglected cl
T.S. Daily said Surprisingly good book. I'm not usually in the habit of reading books on 18th century economist-philosopher's "Surprisingly good book" according to T.S. Daily. I'm not usually in the habit of reading books on 18th century economist-philosopher's 2nd most famous work, but I like Russ Roberts a lot, and gave it a chance. Glad I did. Russ is thoughtful, and comes across as a genuinely good person. Adam Smith is surprisingly prescient for someone writing in 1759.Long-time fans of econtalk or Cafe Hayek won't be surprised to know that Russ weaves in thoughts on emergent order, Fredrick Hayek, and the 2008 financial crisis, . nd most famous work, but I like Russ Roberts a lot, and gave it a chance. Glad I did. Russ is thoughtful, and comes across as a genuinely good person. Adam Smith is surprisingly prescient for someone writing in 1759.Long-time fans of econtalk or Cafe Hayek won't be surprised to know that Russ weaves in thoughts on emergent order, Fredrick Hayek, and the "Surprisingly good book" according to T.S. Daily. I'm not usually in the habit of reading books on 18th century economist-philosopher's 2nd most famous work, but I like Russ Roberts a lot, and gave it a chance. Glad I did. Russ is thoughtful, and comes across as a genuinely good person. Adam Smith is surprisingly prescient for someone writing in 1759.Long-time fans of econtalk or Cafe Hayek won't be surprised to know that Russ weaves in thoughts on emergent order, Fredrick Hayek, and the 2008 financial crisis, . 008 financial crisis, . Who would have thought Adam Smith could provide such pithy & relevant insights? Peter Spung Adam Smith is often considered a founding father of the 'dismal science' known as economics. Who would have thought he would have such deep insights into human nature and happiness? An excellent book, told by a great story teller and guide, Ross Roberts. For a more extensive review, see my post on Goodreads, review number 1277044750. Highly recommended as a gift for all new college graduates (along with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons i. "Simple & Powerful" according to Ninos Youkhana. Any book that Nassim Nicholas Taleb recommend, it must be good. So I read this book. As I expected. This book was good. I like it. Very simple, yet powerful. I would recommend this book to others to read. It was an easy read. I finished it in two days.
“An earnest, accessible introduction to Smith’s ideas on the nature of virtue and happiness.” —The Wall Street Journal"A remarkable bookMr. Russ Roberts combines a deep understanding of what Smith was on about with a fluent writing style to bring out the surprisingly modern implications of Smith’s thinking.” —MATT RIDLEY, author of The Rational Optimist “Russ Roberts has done us all a great service in capturing the essence of Smith’s wisdom about the emotional and psychological foundations of both the good life and a successful economy. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human “A great book. Makes you feel better about life, humanity, and yourself. A wonderfully readable appreciation of Smith's ingenuity. Gurus, theologians a
He hosts the award-winning weekly podcast EconTalk and is the author of three economics novels, including The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity. Russ Roberts is the John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. His twitter handle is @econtalker. He is also the co-c