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The Scottish Enlightenment: Hidden Networks and Radical Minds
While the famous names of the Scottish Enlightenment like Adam Smith and David Hume get their due, this episode pulls back the curtain on the social machinery that made it all possible. We explore the Select Society in Edinburgh, a rigorous intellectual club where ministers, doctors, and merchants debated everything from morality to meteorology. Lucas walks us through how these gatherings, fueled by whiskey and wit, created a unique culture of 'common sense philosophy' that challenged religious dogma and paved the way for modern economics. Luna joins him to discuss the role of women…
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