Today in class we read and discuss the following quote:
"Among men, on the contrary, the most dissimilar geniuses are of use to one another; the different produces of their respective talents, by the general disposition to truck, barter, and exchange, being brought, as it were, into a common stock..."
This quote is from The Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith
Overarching Questions:
What is this quote really saying?
What is this quote driving at?
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In class we will continue reading the Frederick Douglass narrative. Over the weekend, read through Chapter 6.
Period 3 - - Make sure you have read Chapters 1 through 4.
Enjoy your weekend!
Extra for Period 3 - - Locate and read Frederick Douglass' 4th of July Speech.
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Adam Smith is saying that those who think differently can benefit from one another, for people learn from each other, and obtain new ideas this way. Different talents can be put to the advantage and can work together like a single commonwealth. It can also be interpreted as the idea of working together, which is basically the idea where Adam Smith is getting at.
ReplyDeleteExcellent point Kristian!!!
ReplyDeleteI will make sure I give you extra credit points for your comment. Yes, your statement is true. This quote from The Wealth of Nations is commenting on how we are all different, but contribute to one another. If we all work together we can achieve a lot.