The Complete Works of Adam Smith: Including The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations, Essays, and The Invisible Hand Hardcover – August 27, 2025

The Complete Works of Adam Smith brings together in a single volume the essential writings of the father of modern economics and one of the most influential philosophers of the Enlightenment.This edition includes all the major works published by Adam Smith during his lifetime, along with his philosophical essays and additional writings. Readers will find not only his two monumental books—The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations—but also lesser-known works that reveal the breadth of Smith’s intellectual interests.In The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), Smith explores the foundations of human morality, sympathy, and ethical judgment. This work presents his vision of how social harmony arises from the interplay of personal feelings and moral rules, and it contains the first formulation of the celebrated metaphor of the “invisible hand.”In An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), Smith lays down the principles of modern political economy. With extraordinary clarity, he analyzes division of labor, free markets, taxation, trade, and the role of government in economic development. This book revolutionized economic thought and still shapes policy debates today.Complementing these masterpieces is A Dissertation on the Origin of Languages (1761), where Smith investigates the evolution of human communication and the relationship between thought and expression.The collection also includes Essays on Philosophical Subjects, a wide-ranging set of reflections on science, history, aesthetics, and literature. Among them are The History of Astronomy, The History of Ancient Physics, The History of Ancient Logic and Metaphysics, and essays on the imitative arts, music, poetry, and the external senses. These writings demonstrate Smith’s erudition far beyond economics, showing him as a thinker deeply engaged with the sciences, the arts, and the history of ideas.Finally, this edition features a special section on “The Invisible Hand.” Although not a separate book, this metaphor—appearing in both Moral Sentiments and Wealth of Nations—has become the single most famous expression of Smith’s philosophy. By highlighting these passages together, the volume offers readers direct access to the concept that continues to define Adam Smith’s legacy and the enduring power of individual freedom in promoting the common good.With its combination of Smith’s most famous treatises and his lesser-known essays, The Complete Works of Adam Smith is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and general readers alike. It provides not only the foundations of modern economics but also a rich insight into the intellectual landscape of the eighteenth century. Read more