A Lecture On Justice - Paperback

by Adam Smith (Author), Edwin Cannan (Editor)

""A Lecture on Justice"" is a book written by Adam Smith, a renowned Scottish philosopher and economist. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Smith delivered at the University of Glasgow in 1762. In this lecture, Smith discusses the concept of justice and its importance in society. He argues that justice is essential for maintaining social order and that it is the foundation of all moral virtues. Smith also explores the different types of justice, such as distributive justice and commutative justice, and how they relate to economic systems. The book is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era and is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, economics, or social justice.THIS 154 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue and Arms, by Adam Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910542.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.