Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction 1
4. I. On Self-Interest 11
5. II. On Caring for Others 15
6. III. On Acting for Others 19
7. IV. On Imagination 23
8. V. On Bettering Our Condition 28
9. VI. On Miseries and Disorders 32
10. VII. On the Healthy Mind 36
11. VIII. On Tranquility and Pleasure 40
12. IX. On Worshipping Wealth 44
13. X. On Friendship 49
14. XI. On Pleasure 52
15. XII. On Hatred and Anger 56
16. XIII. On Being Loved 60
17. XIV. On Loving 64
18. XV. On Flourishing 69
19. XVI. On Being Lovely 74
20. XVII. On Seeing Ourselves 78
21. XVIII. On Dignity 83
22. XIX. On Equality 88
23. XX. On Choice 92
24. XXI. On Self and Others 96
25. XXII. On Perfection 101
26. XXIII. On Wisdom and Virtue 105
27. XXIV. On Humility and Beneficence 109
28. XXV. On Praise and Praiseworthiness 113
29. XXVI. On Socrates 116
30. XXVII. On Jesus 121
31. XXVIII. On Hume 125
32. XXIX. On God 130
33. Epilogue. Why Smith Now? 133
34. Table of Quotations 139
35. Texts and Further Reading 141
36. Notes 149
37. Acknowledgments 157