The Scottish Enlightenment Human Nature, Social Theory and Moral Philosophy : Essays in Honour of Christopher J. Berry

R. J. W. Mills (editor), Craig Smith (editor), Christopher J. Berry (honouree)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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ISBN:	9781474467315
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Pub date:	30 Apr 2021
DEWEY:	192
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	264
Weight:	548g
Height:	162mm
Width:	240mm
Spine width:	23mm