The theory of moral sentiments.

Part I Of the Propriety of Action Consisting of Three Sections

Part II Of Merit and Demerit; or, of the Objects of Reward and Punishment Consisting of Three Parts

Part III Of the Foundation of our Judgments concerning our own Sentiments and Conduct, and of the Sense of Duty Consisting of One Section

Part IV Of the Effect of Utility upon the Sentiment of Approbation Consisting of One Section

Part V Of the Influence of Custom and Fashion upon the Sentiments of Moral Approbation and Disapprobation Consisting of One Section

Part VI Of the Character of Virtue Consisting of Three Sections

Introduction

6.1.

Section I Of the Character of the Individual, so far as it affects his own Happiness; or of Prudence

6.2.

Section II Of the Character of the Individual, so far as it can affect the Happiness of other People

6.3.

Section III Of Self-command

Conclusion of the Sixth Part

PART VII Of Systems of Moral Philosophy Consisting of Four Sections

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Introduction

When we consider the character of any individual, we naturally view it under two different aspects; first, as it may affect his own happiness; and secondly, as it may affect that of other people.

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Introduction