Adam Smith¿s Moral Sentiments in Vanity Fair

This book explores Adam Smith's view of vanity as a vice that can lead to success in various fields. It connects Smith's "Theory of Moral Sentiments" with Thackeray's "Vanity Fair," featuring characters like Becky Sharp and other 19th-century heroines to analyze vanity's role in personal and professional life, highlighting its complexities and implications.