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11 specially commissioned essays examine the Scottish Enlightenment's contributions to commercial society, the 'science of human nature' and the emergence of the modern political economy.
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This collection of 11 specially commissioned essays examines the transformative contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment to modernity by examining three central themes: the Scots' pioneering conception of commercial society, the equally pioneering development of the Scots 'science of human nature' and the emergence of the modern political economy.
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The achievements and legacy of the Scottish Enlightenment, inspired by the work of Christopher BerryThe Scottish Enlightenment has been one of the growth fields in scholarship on eighteenth-century intellectual history. The era is renowned for its seminal and interrelated contributions to understanding the emergence of the human sciences, the framing of modern political economy and for its pioneering study of commercial society.This collection of specially commissioned essays, examines the texts and central achievements of the Scottish Enlightenment. It focuses on the transformative contribution of the Scottish literati to modernity by examining three central themes: the Scots' pioneering conception of commercial society, the equally pioneering development of the Scots 'science of human nature,' and the emergence of the modern political economy.An international group of Scottish Enlightenment scholars from a variety of disciplines provide explorations for these achievements, with a special focus on the work of Adam Smith and David Hume. They take their launching point from themes in the work of Professor Christopher J. Berry who is internationally known and respected for the work he has done to establish the coherence and significance of the Scottish Enlightenment. R. J. W. Mills, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow in History, Queen Mary, University of London. Craig Smith is Adam Smith Senior Lecturer in the Scottish Enlightenment in the School of Social and Political sciences at the University of Glasgow.
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The achievements and legacy of the Scottish Enlightenment, inspired by the work of Christopher BerryThe Scottish Enlightenment has been one of the growth fields in scholarship on eighteenth-century intellectual history. The era is renowned for its seminal and interrelated contributions to understanding the emergence of the human sciences, the framing of modern political economy and for its pioneering study of commercial society.This collection of specially commissioned essays, examines the texts and central achievements of the Scottish Enlightenment. It focuses on the transformative contribution of the Scottish literati to modernity by examining three central themes: the Scots' pioneering conception of commercial society, the equally pioneering development of the Scots 'science of human nature,' and the emergence of the modern political economy.An international group of Scottish Enlightenment scholars from a variety of disciplines provide explorations for these achievements, with a special focus on the work of Adam Smith and David Hume. They take their launching point from themes in the work of Professor Christopher J. Berry who is internationally known and respected for the work he has done to establish the coherence and significance of the Scottish Enlightenment.R. J. W. Mills, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow in History, Queen Mary, University of London.Craig Smith is Adam Smith Senior Lecturer in the Scottish Enlightenment in the School of Social and Political sciences at the University of Glasgow.
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Robin Mills is Leverhulme Trust Postdoctoral Fellow in History at Queen Mary, University of London.Craig Smith is Adam Smith Senior Lecturer in the Scottish Enlightenment in the School of Social and Political Sciences at The University of Glasgow.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements; Notes on Contributors; Preface, Fonna Forman; 1. Introduction: The Work of Christopher J. Berry - An Appreciation, R. J. W. Mills and Craig Smith; 2. Scottish Enlightenment Settings For The Discussion Of The 'Science Of Man', Roger L. Emerson; 3. The 'Almost Wilfully Perverse' Lord Monboddo and the Scottish Enlightenment's Science of Human Nature, R. J. W. Mills; 4. The Rough Edges of Civilisation in the Scottish Enlightenment, Craig Smith; 5. The Stickiness of Manners? The Progress of Middling Rank Manners in David Hume, Adam Smith, and John Millar, Spyridon Tegos; 6. 'The Happiest and Most Honourable Period of My Life': Adam Smith's Service to the University of Glasgow, Ryan Patrick Hanley; 7. Adam Smith on Political Leadership, Eric Schliesser; 8. Adam Smith and the Virtue of Punctuality: An essay in honor of Christopher Berry, Maria Pia Paganelli; 9. Civility and Slavery: The Problematic Basis of Civilised Society in Hume's History of England, Naohito Mori; 10. Hume as Forerunner of the Sociology of Emotions the effect of context, comparison and sympathy on the genesis of pride, Ana Marta Gonz
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Examines the achievements and legacy of the Scottish Enlightenment, drawing inspiration from the work of Christopher Berry
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Examines the achievements and legacy of the Scottish Enlightenment, drawing inspiration from the work of Christopher Berry Focuses on key Scottish Enlightenment ideas: political economy, the science of human nature, self-interest, commerce, politics and luxury Surveys the achievements of recent literature on the Scottish Enlightenment and identifies areas for future research Draws on a range of disciplines: philosophy, economics, history and politics Contributors include Ana Marta Gonzalez (University of Navarra), Ryan Patrick Hanley (Boston College), Naohito Mori (Kochi University) and Spyridon Tegos (University of Crete) Adds to the history of social and political philosophy This collection of 11 specially commissioned essays examines the transformative contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment to modernity by examining three central themes: the Scots' pioneering conception of commercial society, the equally pioneering development of the Scots 'science of human nature' and the emergence of the modern political economy. An international group of Scottish Enlightenment scholars, from a variety of disciplines, explore these themes with a special focus on Adam Smith and David Hume. They take their launching point from the work of Professor Christopher J. Berry, who is internationally known and respected for his work to establish the coherence and significance of the Scottish Enlightenment. The Scottish Enlightenment has been one of the growth fields in scholarship on 18th-century intellectual history. The era is renowned for its contributions to understanding the emergence of the human sciences, its framing of modern political economy and its pioneering study of commercial society.
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Focuses on key Scottish Enlightenment ideas of political economy, the science of human nature, self-interest, commerce, politics and luxury Surveys the achievements of recent literature on the Scottish Enlightenment and identifies areas for future research Draws on a range of disciplines: philosophy, economics, history and politics Contributors include Ana Marta Gonzalez (University of Navarra), Ryan Patrick Hanley (Boston College), Naohito Mori (Kochi University) and Spyridon Tegos (University of Crete Adds to the history of social and political philosophy
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Explores the key concepts of the science of human nature and the nature of commercial society, inspired by the work of Christopher Berry Focuses on key Scottish Enlightenment ideas: political economy, the science of human nature, self-interest, commerce, politics and luxury Contributors include Ana Marta Gonzalez (University of Navarra), Ryan Patrick Hanley (Boston College), Naohito Mori (Kochi University) and Spyridon Tegos (University of Crete Draws on a range of disciplines: philosophy, economics, history and politics
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Scottish Philosophy; History of Political Thought; Political Theory; History of Economic Thought; Eighteenth-Century Studies; Enlightenment Studies.
Details ISBN1474467326 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Year 2023 ISBN-10 1474467326 ISBN-13 9781474467322 Format Paperback Pages 264 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-02-28 Subtitle Human Nature, Social Theory and Moral Philosophy: Essays in Honour of Christopher J. Berry Edited by Craig Smith Publication Date 2023-02-06 UK Release Date 2023-02-06 Author Craig Smith DEWEY 941.107 Illustrations 1 B/W tables Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2023-05-15 Alternative 9781474467315 We've got this
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