Discussion Question The following quote appears in An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, a very influential economics and philosophy book written by a British Philosopher named Adam Smith in 1776. It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self- love, and never talk to them of our own necessities but of their advantages. 1. Briefly interpret this passage, explaining how "regard for their own interest" can allow others' to expect dinner. 2. Do you generally agree or disagree with this statement? Briefly explain
Discussion Question The following quote appears in An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, a very influential economics and philosophy book written by a British Philosopher named Adam Smith in 1776. It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self- love, and never talk to them of our own necessities but of their advantages. 1. Briefly interpret this passage, explaining how "regard for their own interest" can allow others' to expect dinner. 2. Do you generally agree or disagree with this statement? Briefly explain
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The following quote appears in An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, a very influential
economics and philosophy book written by a British Philosopher named Adam Smith in 1776.
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but
from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-
love, and never talk to them of our own necessities but of their advantages.
Responses (6)
1. Briefly interpret this passage, explaining how "regard for their own interest" can allow others' to expect
dinner.
2. Do you generally agree or disagree with this statement?
Briefly explain
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I view discussions as participation. There are multiple discussion posts throughout the course. Your
participation is viewed overall throughout the semester. If you post twice or more throughout the semester,
you will earn a 100% on discussions (a total of 14 times). If you post twice per week for five weeks (a total of
10times) you will receive a 71%. Post a response to the following discussion prompt no later than 12:00 PM EST
of the last day of thedule. Then follow-up by commenting on one classmates' posts.
Discussion
Discussion Question
The following quote appears in An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, a very influential
economics and philosophy book written by a British Philosopher named Adam Smith in 1776.
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but
from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-
love, and never talk to them of our own necessities but of their advantages.
Responses (6)
1. Briefly interpret this passage, explaining how "regard for their own interest" can allow others' to expect
dinner.
2. Do you generally agree or disagree with this statement?
Briefly explain
Type a response
Jessica Merhar
be here to search
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