Chap. 1: Reading the classics
1.1 The classics in the Baroque age
1.2 Classical studies and modern thinking: Adam Smith's synthesis
1.3 Aristocratic virtues and commercial ethics
1.4 The relationship between
benevolentia and
fides1.5 Paganism, religion, and conscience in Adam Smith's writings
References
Chap. 2: Between history and philosophy
2.1 On ancient demography
2.2 On historical writing
2.3 On the interpretation of ancient history
2.4 "Otherness" and classical citizenship
2.5 Smith's history of ancient philosophy
References
Chap. 3: Philosophy and politics
3.1 Cato, the republican ideal, and the difficult relationship of philosophers with politics
3.2 Ancient Romans through modern eyes
3.3 Ancient and modern freedom
3.4 Adam Smith and democracy
3.5 Labour and political activity: classical and modern themes in Adam Smith
References
Chap. 4: Benevolence and other virtues
4.1 Adam Smith and classical philosophies
4.2 Virtue and self-control: apathy or
medietas?
4.3 Classical origins of benevolence in economics' language (from classical
evergesia to the butcher's and baker's lack of benevolence)
4.4 Closing remarks
References