Church and university in the Scottish enlightenment: The moderate literati of Edinburgh

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

12-21-2015

Abstract

A major contribution to the social history of ideas in the Scottish Enlightenment This book is a major contribution to the social history of ideas. It brings to life the intellectual, moral and political milieu that fostered the Scottish Enlightenment in the second half of the 18th century. It examines the changing patterns of intellectual life amongst some of the greatest thinkers of the time. This classic edition, and a 30th anniversary edition, brings a key Scottish history text back to life in a popular new series, affordable for students of 18th century Scottish history and of the European Enlightenment. Key Features Key title in Scottish Enlightenment history New preface clarifies the book's argument, reviews its origins and updates the bibliographical essay Takes a biographical approach to the history of ideas Ground-breaking historiography of the Scottish Enlightenment.

Identifier

85211592303 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9781474407434, 9781474407441]

Publication Title

Church and University in the Scottish Enlightenment the Moderate Literati of Edinburgh

First Page

1

Last Page

390

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