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University of Oxford- David Hume's Philosophy

A series of 8 lectures on David Hume’s philosophy, delivered to Oxford University undergraduates in Michaelmas term 2018. The lectures focus mainly on Book 1 of his 1739 Treatise of Human Nature, with reference to other works where appropriate. Main themes of the lectures are: (1) Hume’s background and chief aims; (2) Ideas, impressions, and abstraction; (3) Humean faculties and relations; (4) Induction and belief; (5) Probability and causal necessity; (6) Causal interpretation, to scepticism; (7) Scepticism about body, soul and self; (8) Sceptical crisis and second thoughts.

The Wealth of Nations with Sarah Skwire



Sarah Skwire joins The Economics Detective to talk about the Wealth of Nations- and tweeting it.

Dan Klein on Honest Income (EconTalk)

This is a wide-ranging conversation that includes discussion of Adam Smith, what jobs we should work on, what charities we should donate to, how we can make ourselves more virtuous, the movies Se7en and Sabrina, and ultimately what Adam Smith calls "the becoming use of our own."

To Adam Smith be True: A Conversation with Russ Roberts


Did you know that Adam Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments  can change your life? In essays on self-knowledge, happiness, virtue, being loved and being lovely, making the world a better place, and most importantly, fame and self-deception, Russ Roberts’ new book on Smith explores why the 18th century Scottish philosopher has the cure for the denizen of late modernity. 

Great Books Podcast: The Wealth of Nations

John J. Miller is joined by Donald J. Boudreaux of George Mason University to discuss Adam Smith’s book, The Wealth of Nations.

Klein on The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Dan Klein, of George Mason University, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about Adam Smith's lesser-known masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, on the 250th anniversary of its initial publication. Klein highlights key passages and concepts of the book including its relation to The Wealth of Nations, Smith's willingness to accept "vague, loose, and indeterminate" rules rather than precise ones, Smith's criteria for assessing what is moral and what is not, and Smith's conception of justice.

Audio Analysis, “The Wealth of Nations”

A foundational text for the classical school of economics, arguing that governments should make no attempt to control markets.

Russ Roberts and Mike Munger on How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life

EconTalk host Russ Roberts is interviewed by long-time EconTalk guest Michael Munger about Russ's new book, How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness. Topics discussed include how economists view human motivation and consumer behavior, the role of conscience and self-interest in acts of kindness, and the costs and benefits of judging others. The conversation closes with a discussion of how Smith can help us understand villains in movies.