Idea of Commercial Society in the Scottish Enlightenment
| Author | : Christopher J Berry |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2015-04-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780748684533 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0748684530 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (530 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Idea of Commercial Society in the Scottish Enlightenment by : Christopher J Berry
Download or read book Idea of Commercial Society in the Scottish Enlightenment written by Christopher J Berry and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Berry explains why Enlightenment thinkers considered commercial society to be wealthier and freer than earlier forms, looking at key works from Adam Smith, David Hume and Adam Ferguson alongside lesser-known figures.
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