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Adam Smith and the Great Infidel [audio 30min]

The Scottish Enlightenment was one of the greatest periods of Scottish intellectual activity. Billy Kay places the 'age of reason' in its historical context and celebrates the lives and achievements of two of the men of genius, David Hume and Adam Smith. He is joined by leading authorities such as Nick Phillipson, Alexander Broadie, David Allan and Gordon Brown.
Read entire article at BBC Radio Scotland "Enlightenment: The Democratic Intellect" Tue 21 Nov