InHow Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts reinvigorates the neglected classic to unearth a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom that cuts to the core of what it means to be human. It will challenge you to think about the way you treat others, the decisions you make in pursuit of happiness, and your place in the world.
Russ Roberts is the John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He hosts the award-winning weekly pod-cast EconTalk and is the author of three economics novels, including The Price of Everything- A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity. He is also the co-creator of the Keynes-Hayek rap videos which have been viewed over seven million times on YouTube.
Roberts whisks the reader through Smith's "hidden gem" and
skilfully blends modern examples with Smith's original, leaving you
wanting to tackle his masterpiece
*Financial Times*
[Adam Smith's] moral values are rather neglected ... Happily, Russ
Roberts has digested, condensed and commented upon Smith's theories
of the good life ... the pursuit of happiness is not the pursuit of
money
*The Times*
A great book. Makes you feel better about life, humanity, and
yourself. Like having a conversation and a scotch with Adam Smith,
or even better, Russ Roberts
*Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan*
'Can economists teach us how to live a good life? When the
economists in question are Adam Smith and Russ Roberts, the answer
is a definitive yes. Roberts shines a fresh light on Smith's ideas
about morality and human nature and finds they hold up remarkably
well in the 21st century. A fun, fascinating, and original book
that will challenge you to become a better version of yourself'
*Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive*
Adam Smith was not just an economist; he had penetrating insights
into human nature that informed his rich, subtle, and
revolutionary approach to moral philosophy. Russ Roberts combines
a deep understanding of what Smith was on about with a fluent
writing style to bring out the surprisingly modern implications of
Smith's thinking
*Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist*
'Russ Roberts has taken a brilliant but difficult classic - Smith's
Theory of Moral Sentiments - and written an engaging and inspiring
meditation on virtue, friendship, and happiness. The result is a
wonderful guide to living a good life'
*Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind*
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