The Scottish Enlightenment – mid 18th century

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By the middle of the 18th century, Scotland had established itself as a major centre of scientific and philosophical thought. Scots such as Adam Smith, David Hume and Joseph Black became known across the world as key contributors of the Scottish Enlightenment. Video: Scotland’s History Top 10.

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