I did say that Criswold's work on Smith's moral sentiments was the best work available. But now that I have discovered Ottenson's magnificent volume, I have changed my mind.
I am now on the 3rd reading of this book and find new gems every time. It is clear, well presented (although some would say a little repetitious, but for my slow mind, that helps to reinforce what has been said)and well balanced in its judgments, comments and comparisons, especially with the so-called 'Adam Smith problem' of what he wrote in Moral Sentiments compared to his later work in Wealth of Nations. In other words, Ottenson describes very clearly what Smith's magnificent book is all about.
Smith's Moral Sentiments is one of the best kept secrets of Enlightenment writing and Ottenson's book is both a great introduction to Smith's work as well as satisfying to the Smith scholar.
It is MUST reading!
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