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Adam Smith begins public lectures in Edinburgh

When
1748
Where
University of Edinburgh
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In 1748, Adam Smith began delivering public lectures at the University of Edinburgh. Sponsored by the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh under Lord Kames' patronage, these lectures met with acclaim despite Smith's lack of oratory skill.

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  1. 1748 · University of EdinburghEdinburgh Public Lectures

    Smith began public lectures in Edinburgh in 1748, sponsored by the Philosophical Society under Lord Kames.

Background and detail

Lecture Start. Smith began delivering public lectures in 1748 at the University of Edinburgh. The initiative was sponsored by the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh, operating under the patronage of Henry Home, Lord Kames. This marked a significant step in his public intellectual career.

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Sources

  1. Adam Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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