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Exploring mercy and justice with Adam Smith
Season 1
Episode 17
Published 7 months ago
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Eighteenth century Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith wrote: “Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.”
This line from one of his books, "The Theory of Moral Sentiments," may seem harsh at first glance. But is it really? Join me for a discussion of mercy, justice, morality, and their effects on society in today's episode.
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