The Adam Smith thesis

The object of this thesis is to present a reinterpretation of Adam Smith\u27s philosophy. It works to show the pessimistic character of his thought that is so often overlooked by conventional analyses. The skepticism Smith holds for man can be seen in his theories on the accumulation of knowledge, morality, economics, and human progress. By emphasizing Smith\u27s theory of man\u27s subjugation to the natural order, an alternative interpretation is given of liberal economics. The role of God in Smith\u27s philosophy will be shown to serve two purposes. God serves as Smith\u27s final line of explanation, and it also provides humanity beneficial results through unintended outcomes