Biographical Memoirs, of Adam Smith, Ll. D., of William Robertson, D. D. and of Thomas Reid, D. D.

This volume comprises biographical memoirs of three prominent figures of the Scottish Enlightenment: Adam Smith, William Robertson, and Thomas Reid. Written by Dugald Stewart and originally read before the Royal Society of Edinburgh, these memoirs offer insights into the lives and intellectual contributions of these influential thinkers.The memoir of Adam Smith explores his groundbreaking work in economics and moral philosophy, particularly his masterpiece, 'The Wealth of Nations.' The biography of William Robertson delves into his significant role as a historian and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. The account of Thomas Reid examines his contributions to philosophy and his development of Common Sense Realism.Collected into one volume with additional notes, these biographical memoirs provide valuable historical and intellectual context for understanding the Scottish Enlightenment and its enduring impact on Western thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.