The Scottish Philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790) Made What Contention About

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Scottish philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790) made what contention about individual self-interest?

• A) That it contributed ultimately to the general welfare of society
• B) That it had to be kept in check by the strong arm of a powerful, centralized government
• C) That it served as the source of all earthly woes, which only true Christian piety, as defined by the church, could alleviate
• D) That it could be transformed into compassion and concern for the general welfare through the exercise of human reason

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