Question

The “Impartial Spectator” described by Adam Smith is:

a -An impartial flesh-and-blood third party

b- A representation of the opinion of society at large

c - Our supervisor at our place of employment

d -A supposed impartial spectator who knows all of the relevant facts

What does Adam Smith mean by the “man within the breast”

Our sympathies

Our emotions

Our self-concept

Our conscience

In making moral decisions, it is essential that we be:

Compassionate

Objective

Trusting

Friendly

The “Impartial Spectator”:

a)Listens to our complaints

b)Helps us determine the propriety of the actions of others

c)Helps us determine the propriety of our own actions

d)Speaks on our behalf

Answer 1

1.

Answer is Option B. ​Smith said that we humans have tendency to be loved and to acknowledge that we are loved we need some spectator's approval, Impartial Spectator's approval.

2. Option D, Self conscious. Smith says that conscious is a representative of a Spectator, distinct from and impartial to oneself, yet lodged within, internalized as “the man within the breast.”

3.

​Option B, ​objective means that the decision is not influenced by any personal perceptions or feelings, Decision should be based upon facts and on moral grounds.

4.

Option C