Adam Smith in Glasgow
Adam Smith (1723-1790), the moral philosopher and economist was one of the most widely-read and influential thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment. His time at the University of Glasgow, as a student, Professor and office-bearer, is illustrated in this exhibition.
The University of Glasgow hosted a conference to mark the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments. Entitled "Smith in Glasgow '09," it took place between 31st March and 2nd April 2009. For more information, please go to the Smith in Glasgow '09 website.
More Information
- Research Resources in the University of Glasgow for Adam Smith and the Scottish Enlightenment (61 pages, 378kb, pdf)