The Edinburgh Review: For The Year 1755 (1818) - Hardcover

The Edinburgh Review: For The Year 1755 (1818) is a collection of essays and articles written by the renowned Scottish philosopher and economist, Adam Smith. The book is a compilation of reviews and critiques on various topics, including literature, politics, economics, and philosophy, which were originally published in the Edinburgh Review in 1755.The book provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual climate of the time, with Smith's insightful commentary on the works of his contemporaries, including David Hume, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Edmund Burke. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the nature of government and the role of the state, to the principles of economics and the ethics of commerce.Smith's writing is characterized by his clear and concise style, as well as his ability to draw on a wide range of sources to support his arguments. His insights into the workings of the economy and the role of markets in society have had a profound influence on modern economic theory, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated by scholars and policymakers around the world.Overall, The Edinburgh Review: For The Year 1755 (1818) is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of essays that provides a window into the intellectual world of 18th-century Scotland, as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economics and political thought.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.