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Birth Date
Adam Smith's is born on June 5, 1723 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. -
Enter University of Glasgow
Adam Smith enters to the University of Glasgow at the age of 14. -
Attends Oxford University
Adam Smith earned the Snell Exhibition and got a scholarship for Oxford University. -
Quits Oxford University
Adam Smith quits Oxford University without completing his scholarship. -
Lectured in University of Glasgow
Adam Smith gave public lectures at the University of Glasgow. -
Meets David Hume
Adam Smith met the famous philisopher, David Hume. -
Taught Logic Courses at University of Glasgow
Adam Smith got a job as a logic courses teacher at the University of Glasgow. -
Book Published: The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. This book. This book stated that human morality depends on sympathy between the individual and other members of society. -
Book Published: The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith published the book The Wealth of Nations. This book was the first work dedicated to the study of political economy. -
Adam Smith Dies
Adam Smith dies in the northern wing of Panmure House in Edinburgh after a painful ilness.