Changing Society and Institutions in the Theories of Adam Smith and Sophie de Grouchy

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A. Markwart
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The aim of this paper is to present a comparative analysis and reconstruction of the approach to social, moral, and institutional change in the theories of Adam Smith and Sophie de Grouchy. In their theories moral philosophy is inextricably linked with social thought. I also discuss the role of education and institutions in such a process. I argue that Smith's and de Grouchy's understanding of the roles of sympathy and institutions are strictly connected to the way they perceive the process of social change. Both philosophers considered people as equals and equally capable of sympathizing with others. For both of them, sympathy is a key element in reconstructing how societies change. In my opinion, both these philosophers believe that such a change can be induced: in the case of de Grouchy, this would be done primarily by legislators. In the case of Smith, respected people are capable of initiating change and are subsequently followed by others.
亚当·斯密和索菲·德·格鲁奇理论中的社会与制度变迁
本文的目的是对亚当·斯密和索菲·德·格鲁奇的社会、道德和制度变革方法进行比较分析和重建。在他们的理论中,道德哲学与社会思想有着密不可分的联系。我还讨论了教育和机构在这一进程中的作用。我认为,Smith和de Grouchy对同情和制度作用的理解与他们感知社会变革过程的方式密切相关。两位哲学家都认为人是平等的,同样有能力同情他人。对他们两人来说,同情是重建社会如何变化的关键因素。在我看来,这两位哲学家都认为,这样的变化是可以诱导的:就德格罗奇而言,这将主要由立法者来完成。以史密斯为例,受人尊敬的人能够发起变革,并随后被其他人追随。
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