Enlightenment in Scotland
Discover how Scotland's chip on their shoulder during the Enlightenment era led to groundbreaking advancements in medicine and economics. Dive into the practice of "flighting," a verbal sparring where honesty meets nastiness, yet ends with camaraderie over pints. Explore the unique friendships and friendly rivalries among geniuses like Adam Smith and David Hume that shaped intellectual discourse in Edinburgh.In this clip
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