I am currently reading “The Theory of Moral Sentiments” by Adam Smith and listening to a series of Podcasts via EconTalk with Russ Roberts and Daniel Klien at George Mason University.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments provides a background on the moral foundations further elaborated within “The Wealth of Nations.”
In Episode II of this set of Podcasts Klein and Roberts discussed two types of virtues Smith elaborates on (1) the amiable (gentle, indulgent, and compassionate) and the (2) the respectable (self-denial, self-government, dignity, and honor).
Klein thought of this as a spiral …