As Edmund Burke is a minor character in my book, I'm naturally a fan. Burke and Adam Smith were in agreement on most things. Burke's biggest contribution was his admonishment that good men must act lest evil men win. But let the debate begin, I remain neutral.
Burke and Smith were well-acquainted, and I think were friends. At least I know they corresponded. On the surface it might seem odd in light of Burke's attack on "economists and calculators," but I suspect Burke was enthusiastic about Smith's 'Theory of Moral Sentiments' and perhaps 'Lectures on Jurisprudence,' though I don't know whether they were published in the 1780s/90s.
"I am not only pleased with the ingenuity of your Theory; I am convinced of its solidity and Truth; and I do not know that it ever cost me less trouble to admit so many things to which I had been a stranger before.” -- Edmund Burke to Adam Smith in 1759
Adam Smith once remarked that Burke is "the only man I ever knew who thinks on economic subjects exactly as I do, without any previous communication having passed between us." (John Rae, "Life of Adam Smith" 1895)
Lastly, the two sets of lecture notes were published in 1896, and 1978, respectively.
Smith's anecdotal remark about Burke hits home with me; one of my greatest personal confirmations is when I find that someone else has arrived at my own views, independently.
According to James Boswell's "Life of Johnson," Sir Joshua Reynolds founded, in 1764, what came to be known as The Literary Club, with Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke, among others as initial members, and by the time of the 2nd publishing of "Life" in 1792, Dr. Adam Smith was counted among a list of now deceased members. Membership having grown from an initial 10, to 35 in 1792. They met weekly for dinner, then after ~10 years, met fortnightly during sessions of Parlement. (p. 339, Oxford World Classics edition)
Professor Steve: With Lauren Hall added to "Lucetia's" photo, you are obviously trying to push Playboy on us geezers. " I only ready Playboy for the articles" is what I told my wife 40 years ago, but she didn't believe me. After she saw "Lucretia's" photo, she told me that old me are just randy without the dandy, still looking and hoping.
Wonderful presentation by Chris Wright, and during it I had a flash about what gibberish Jennifer Granholm might have presented to this forum. Pleasant to have some serious people in government leadership.
Two questions: Is the esteemed John Yoo moderating the debate? It would level the playing field for Burke. Who supplying the appropriate 3WHH refreshments?
As Edmund Burke is a minor character in my book, I'm naturally a fan. Burke and Adam Smith were in agreement on most things. Burke's biggest contribution was his admonishment that good men must act lest evil men win. But let the debate begin, I remain neutral.
Burke and Smith were well-acquainted, and I think were friends. At least I know they corresponded. On the surface it might seem odd in light of Burke's attack on "economists and calculators," but I suspect Burke was enthusiastic about Smith's 'Theory of Moral Sentiments' and perhaps 'Lectures on Jurisprudence,' though I don't know whether they were published in the 1780s/90s.
"I am not only pleased with the ingenuity of your Theory; I am convinced of its solidity and Truth; and I do not know that it ever cost me less trouble to admit so many things to which I had been a stranger before.” -- Edmund Burke to Adam Smith in 1759
Adam Smith once remarked that Burke is "the only man I ever knew who thinks on economic subjects exactly as I do, without any previous communication having passed between us." (John Rae, "Life of Adam Smith" 1895)
Lastly, the two sets of lecture notes were published in 1896, and 1978, respectively.
Smith's anecdotal remark about Burke hits home with me; one of my greatest personal confirmations is when I find that someone else has arrived at my own views, independently.
According to James Boswell's "Life of Johnson," Sir Joshua Reynolds founded, in 1764, what came to be known as The Literary Club, with Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke, among others as initial members, and by the time of the 2nd publishing of "Life" in 1792, Dr. Adam Smith was counted among a list of now deceased members. Membership having grown from an initial 10, to 35 in 1792. They met weekly for dinner, then after ~10 years, met fortnightly during sessions of Parlement. (p. 339, Oxford World Classics edition)
I approve this timeslot (2pm Sat, Sydney DLST)
We did it specially for you!
Iran will make a deal after a regime change or after more holes in their landscape.
Professor Steve: With Lauren Hall added to "Lucetia's" photo, you are obviously trying to push Playboy on us geezers. " I only ready Playboy for the articles" is what I told my wife 40 years ago, but she didn't believe me. After she saw "Lucretia's" photo, she told me that old me are just randy without the dandy, still looking and hoping.
Wonderful presentation by Chris Wright, and during it I had a flash about what gibberish Jennifer Granholm might have presented to this forum. Pleasant to have some serious people in government leadership.
Two questions: Is the esteemed John Yoo moderating the debate? It would level the playing field for Burke. Who supplying the appropriate 3WHH refreshments?
No, John would just get in the way! It's going to be these feisty millennials running the show. Likely another reason to deplore youth.
Burke vs Strauss.
2 men Enter...One man Leaves!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yDL0AKUCKo
On Iran I would have to agree, but who knows.
I am watching the video with Chris Wright now, but man I wish someone had thought to clean the lens on that camera. Frustrating.
Greg Collins looks like Harry Potter. Steve, be wary of his magical powers!