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The Theory of Moral Sentiments, published in 1759, is Adam Smith's first major work and a foundational text of moral philosophy. In it, Smith explores the origins of human moral judgment through the concept of sympathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. He introduces the idea of the "impartial spectator" as the internal mechanism by which we evaluate our own conduct. This work profoundly influenced later ethical theory and provides essential context for understanding Smith's subsequent economic masterpiece, The Wealth of Nations.