Adam Smith, the Prophet of Profit The life and thought of the father of modern economics, and the competing claims for his legacy. Jonathan Conlin | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 8 August 2016 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.