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David Hume’s Protestant Ethic
Erik W. Matson for AdamSmithWorks David Hume believed Puritan attitudes contributed to the commercial spirit of England. Hume anticipated Max Weber’s focus on the Protestant ethic but also differed from him. "Protestant convictions gelled with concurrent developments... The combination gave rise to both the spirit of the age and its material consequences." Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Great Antidote Extras: Brent Orrell on Dignity and Work
Kevin Lavery for AdamSmithWorks The work world changes rapidly and what young people need to navigate it changes too. Lavery gives us the highlights from Brent Orrell's guest spot on The Great Antidote.
Giandomenica Becchio on Feminist Economics
Giandomenica Becchio with Juliette Sellgren March 22, 2024
Adam Smith and the Red Carpet
Shal Marriott and Daniel Lukac for AdamSmithWorks Should a good Smithian abstain from watching the Oscars for fear we might encourage a corrupting disposition to admire the rich and powerful? Pass the popcorn says Marriott and Lukac.