Revolutionary Values for a New Millennium: John Adams, Adam Smith, and Social VirtueLexington Books, 2000 - 233 pages In his study, Hill challenges common interpretations of the political thought of Adams and Smith, providing scholars and students with an engaging and novel portrait of social and political theory in America, at its founding and at the inception of the twenty-first century. |
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Page 89
... society " and that men could not be secure , free , or happy without society.38 James Wilson added that man needed society and gov- ernment " for his perfection and happiness as well . " 39 John Marshall said that " The American way was ...
... society " and that men could not be secure , free , or happy without society.38 James Wilson added that man needed society and gov- ernment " for his perfection and happiness as well . " 39 John Marshall said that " The American way was ...
Page 143
... society consume ; note all — this is a democratic , and hence radical , philosophy of wealth . ” 26 Smith's concern was with melding societal and individual inter- ests to attain a just system for everyone in society . Commenting on ...
... society consume ; note all — this is a democratic , and hence radical , philosophy of wealth . ” 26 Smith's concern was with melding societal and individual inter- ests to attain a just system for everyone in society . Commenting on ...
Page 206
... society . " Thus , property rights are determined by government ; property rights may be changed when the situation changes , in order to meet the goals of society.3 . 33 Note also that the father of modern capitalism did not believe ...
... society . " Thus , property rights are determined by government ; property rights may be changed when the situation changes , in order to meet the goals of society.3 . 33 Note also that the father of modern capitalism did not believe ...
Contents
Revolutionary Values | 21 |
Virtues for Democratic Citizens | 59 |
Individuality within Communities | 83 |
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