The classic presenter of the paradox of value is a philosopher that died in this year?
Paradox of value: The paradox of value (also known as the diamond–water paradox) is the apparent contradiction that, although water is on the whole more useful, in terms of survival, than diamonds, diamonds command a higher price in the market. Paradox of value:  The philosopher Adam Smith is often considered to be the classic presenter of this paradox, although it had already appeared as early as Plato's "Euthydemus". Adam Smith: Adam Smith {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (16 June 1723 NS – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist, philosopher, and author.
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