The Essential Adam Smith: Who is Adam Smith?

Adam Smith (1723 - 1790) is widely hailed as the founding father of what is now known as economics and capitalism, and his 1776 book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, is often cited as the beginning of both disciplines. Who was Adam Smith, and how did he come to be such an influential figure in the last millennium? Watch this video to find out.

[AdamSmith-ofgr]

Wow I feel strange right now I learned I wasn't the only adam smith

[AvidAsmr]

this helped more then the video my teacher assigned and i'm only in the first minute.

[wade_west]

I hate Adam smith saying,
" Money can't buy you happiness."
Yes tf it can. If I have cancer and can't afford help Id be pretty unhappy now wouldn't I ? Also how can a man that does not have money know anything about money? I know damn well he wasn't wealthy or rich he was philosopher thier always BROKE know about what happiness money can buy ??? You never HAD IT!!!😂
Most money he got From them f#ckin books.

[maidberry]

Adam Smith is amazing ❤️ he's so intelligent, well-spoken, and not to mention REALLY handsome. i may not be a total capitalist but i do agree that Adam Smith's actual beliefs were pure in its own. too bad people these days use him as a shield for their immoral, unethical capitalism. i love Adam Smith so much ❤️

[mecapoonslayer]

Would you guys ever do a video on Ludwig von Mises

[Blorp_]

Kirkcaldy is pronounced "kirk-cawdy"

[doromamire]

I have got Augustus Kelley's reprint of the first edtion of the Wealth of Nations, whose English text seems too difficult for me. but I'll keep it instead of selling, because this reprint itself seems to be rare today, making its price soar.

[bigrigsovertheroadracing]

that picture isnt john locke its actually james lincoln washington

[topsecret-]

Please James help me how can i do a video like yours?🥺🥺

[ghirardellichocolate]

I assume he had Green Marseillas Soap? I guess upside down we are looking for a soap that returns the pads on your hands not the other way around. Children's economy.

[jonathanbosco]

Thank you for the video. Adam Smith a true hero of freedom.