Sympathy (in Adam Smith's moral philosophy) [ Feelings & Emotions / Character ]
… him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it except the pleasure of seeing it.’ (Smith, TMS , 13) 3 . For a more systematic and fuller exploration of Smith’s project in TMS, see … the contrary’ (Smith, TMS , 18). In other words, we seek concord, companionship and like-mindedness for the comfort and pleasure that accompanies them. But through this search for affirmation, indeed, in the pleasure of finding mutual agreement and the displeasure of differing passions and opinions, Smith thought individuals …
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