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Baptized	June 5, 1723
Died	July 17, 1790 • Edinburgh • Scotland
Notable Works	“The Theory of Moral Sentiments” • “The Wealth of Nations”
Subjects Of Study	division of labour • economic growth • invisible hand • political economy • competition • human nature • social evolution
Role In	Scottish Enlightenment

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