亞當斯密被稱為經濟學之父，其所著之《國富論》更被譽為進入經濟學殿堂不可不讀之經典，書中所主張之人類政治經濟演進過程，歷經二百餘年依舊契合於今日經濟活動之解釋。而《道德情感論》則將道德哲學應用於經濟生活層面，為17世紀貴族子弟的上課教材，該書歷經數次修訂，可謂亞當斯密對該書的重視更甚於《國富論》。
現今各類書籍汗牛充棟，但能挺過歷史洗禮者卻寥寥無幾。而歷經數百年依然能流傳於世者，自有其不可忽視之價值。在大學的殿堂裡，應當要有閱讀「經典著作」的氣度與決心。本課程擬藉由導讀亞當斯密畢生最重要的兩本著作，帶領同學進入一個經濟與社會的對話世界。Adam Smith is known as the father of economics, and his "The Wealth of Nations" is also hailed as a must-read classic when entering the palace of economics. The evolution of human politics and economy advocated in the book is still consistent after more than 200 years. An explanation of today's economic activity. The Theory of Moral Sentiments applies moral philosophy to the level of economic life and was a textbook for aristocratic children in the 17th century. The book has been revised several times. It can be said that Adam Smith paid more attention to this book than The Wealth of Nations.
There are a lot of books of all kinds nowadays, but there are only a few who can survive the baptism of history. And those that can still be passed down to the world after hundreds of years have their own value that cannot be ignored. In the halls of universities, one should have the magnanimity and determination to read "classics." This course aims to lead students into a world of dialogue between economics and society through an introduction to the two most important works of Adam Smith's life.
1. Adam Smith著，謝宗林、李華夏譯（2000），《國富論》，先覺。建議售價：500元
2. Adam Smith著，謝宗林譯（2005），《國富論II》，先覺。建議售價：650元
3. Adam Smith著，謝宗林譯（2009），《道德情感論》，五南。建議售價：450元
1. Adam Smith, translated by Xie Zonglin and Li Huaxia (2000), "The Wealth of Nations", Xianjue. Suggested selling price: 500 yuan
2. "The Wealth of Nations II" by Adam Smith, translated by Xie Zonglin (2005), Xianjue. Suggested selling price: 650 yuan
3. Adam Smith, translated by Xie Zonglin (2009), "The Theory of Moral Emotions", Wunan. Suggested selling price: 450 yuan
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 平時成績平時成績 usual results |
20 | 包括出席狀況與上課參與情形 |
| 期中報告期中報告 interim report |
40 | |
| 期末報告期末報告 Final report |
40 |
