Craig Smith

Historian Craig Smith from the University of Glasgow, and author of a key book on Adam Smith, dives into the fascinating world of the Scottish Enlightenment. He discusses how 18th-century Scotland distinguished itself with innovations in social sciences and philosophy. Key figures like David Hume and Adam Smith emerge as central players, while the podcast also highlights the surprising lack of female involvement. Smith explores the vibrant exchange of ideas through public lectures and clubs, and the profound impact of this era on modern thought and society.