“Adam Smith: The Currency of Thought” Exclusive Documentary Preview Screening and Talkback

Adam Smith is known as the “Father of Capitalism” and the modern world’s first economist, but that is only a partial understanding of the Scottish Enlightenment scholar’s vision for human flourishing. In reality, Smith defies current-day definitions both in his academic work and his economic thinking. He is best known for his second book, The Wealth of Nations, but he would caution readers to study his first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, before considering his ideas about organizing commercial society. The film introduces his thinking to a new generation, dispelling myths and exploring how his insights can help society today.

Get to know the real Smith in Adam Smith: The Currency of Thought from the Emmy award-winning filmmakers at Windrider Productions in association with The Denny Center for Democratic Capitalism at Georgetown Law and Adam Smith’s Panmure House. 

With a post-screening talkback featuring special guests Georgetown University Government Professors Glory Liu and Shannon Stimson.

Watch the trailer, and RSVP here.

Panelists

James Feinerman | James & Catherine Denny Chair of Democratic Capitalism at Georgetown Law

Glory Liu | Author, Adam Smith’s America & Assistant Professor of Government, Georgetown University

Bruce Shaw | Executive Director, The Denny Center for Democratic Capitalism at Georgetown Law

Shannon Stimson | Professor of Government and Leavey Chair, Georgetown University

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