The Scottish Enlightenment : An Anthology Paperback / softback
Edited by Alexander Broadie
Part of the Canongate Classics series
Paperback / softback
Description
The Scottish Enlightenment is one of the great achievements of European culture.
In philosophy, law, economics, politics, linguistics and the physical sciences, Scots were key players in changing the way the world was viewed. And this explosion of activity still reverberates. It was the age of David Hume, Thomas Reid and Adam Smith, of Adam Ferguson, James Hutton and Sir John Sinclair.
In his authoritative introduction, Alexander Broadie emphasises not only the diversity of intellectual discussion taking place in this small country located on the outer edge of Europe, but also the European dimension of this Scottish movement. After the general introduction, the anthology is arranged thematically - Human Nature, Ethics, Aesthetics, Religion, Economics, Social Theory and Politics, Law, Historiography, Language and Science.
These sections gather together well-known and lesser-known writings of the time.
Much of the material has not been reprinted since the 18th century.
Those with an interest in the Scottish cultural tradition will find many things to hold their attention in this unique book.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:832 pages, No
- Publisher:Canongate Books
- Publication Date:08/06/1999
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- ISBN:9780862417383
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:832 pages, No
- Publisher:Canongate Books
- Publication Date:08/06/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780862417383
