アダム・スミス『国富論』刊行250年後の検討：不朽の卓見と新たな課題 Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations After 250 Years : Enduring Insights, New Challenges

著者名：Ostle, Jasper (EDT)/Rangeley, Max (EDT)/Lawson, James (EDT)

Springer（2026/10/14発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9783032322982
• eISBN：9783032322999

Description

This book marks the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations with a fresh appraisal of Adam Smith’s ideas, legacy, and intellectual context. It examines his economic theories—division of labour, critiques of mercantilism, and early notions of comparative advantage—highlighting their originality, influence, and relevance today.

Smith’s broader philosophical system is also explored, including his theory of mind, moral philosophy, and views on governance. This book situates him within the intellectual currents of his time, offering new perspectives on how his thinking was shaped and how it continues to resonate.

In addition to historical analysis, this book applies Smith’s principles to modern contexts, reaffirming his relevance to contemporary debates in policy and political economy. It challenges the narrow view of Smith as solely an economist and presents him as a multidimensional thinker whose work remains vital.

Intended for students and scholars, this is a rigorous and thought-provoking collection that repositions Smith as both a figure of the Enlightenment and a guide for the present.

Table of Contents

Part I. Ideas and interlocutors in context.- Chapter 1. The Essence of Adam Smith (Eamonn Butler).- Chapter 2. Adam Smith, “Division of Stock”, and Lombard Street (Michael Munger).- Chapter 3. Adam Smith’s Treatment of the Ancients (James Price).- Chapter 4. Exchange, Persuasion, and the Liberal Order (Leonidas Montes).- Chapter 5. Adam Smith and the Liberal Plan (Jerry Evensky).- Part II. Tensions in content and reception.- Chapter 6. Adam Smith’s Two Moralities (Douglas J. Den Uyl).- Chapter 7. A Violent Attack Against Self-Interest: Harmonies and Tensions in Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations (Maria Pia Paganelli).- Chapter 8. Two Overlapping Readings of The Wealth of Nations: Ethics of Identity and Political Economy of Fair Play (Jack Russell Weinstein).- Chapter 9. Pragmatism, Optimism, and Improvement in the Wealth of Nations (Craig Smith).- Part III. Smith in practice and applied.- Chapter 10. Thinking Like Adam Smith: Character, Psychological Institutionalism and Unintended Consequences (Jerry Z. Muller).- Chapter 11. 250 Years after The Wealth of Nations: Adam Smith and the Foundations of Modern Entrepreneurship (Max Rangeley).- Chapter 12. Adam Smith, Human Capital and The Wealth of Nations (Constantine Yannelis).- Chapter 13. James Lawson — Micropolitics: applying Adam Smith’s ideas to changing policy.