Liberty's Architects: The Scottish Englightenment Thinkers by J.D. Moynihan
English | March 24, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0F2GBCZD1 | 121 pages | EPUB | 0.28 Mb
English | March 24, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0F2GBCZD1 | 121 pages | EPUB | 0.28 Mb
In an age of algorithm-driven opinions and ideological echo chambers, this guide offers a revelatory journey to 18th-century Scotland—where humble beginnings gave rise to intellectual titans who reshaped our understanding of human freedom. This meticulously researched work uncovers how Scotland's university system, with its radical commitment to accessibility and practical knowledge, created the perfect conditions for revolutionary thinkers like Adam Smith, David Hume, and others to flourish.
The book illuminates how these visionaries built frameworks for natural rights, market economics, limited government, and vibrant civil society that would later find expression in the American experiment. Rather than abstract theory, they grounded liberty in observable human nature and practical wisdom—creating enduring principles that continue to shape our world today.
For readers seeking intellectual foundations to navigate our complex modern landscape, this book provides both historical insight and timeless wisdom about the delicate architecture of free societies.