5th of June, 1723, the Political Philosopher and the Industrial Economist, Adam Smith was born. Smith is one of the key figures of Scottish Enlightenment, Smith studied social philosophy at the University of Glasgow and at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was one of the first students to benefit from scholarships set up by fellow Scot, John Snell. After graduating, he delivered a successful series of public lectures at the University of Edinburgh, leading him to collaborate with David Hume during the Scottish Enlightenment.Below are the two books which Adam smith is highly respected for. The Scottish Born icon introduced his theories and thoughts in such a way that he would be worshiped later in the future. Yes, he's that guy on the £20 note!
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| The Wealth of Nations |
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| The Theory of Moral Sentiments |
He died in the northern wing of Panmure House in Edinburgh on 17 July 1790 after a painful illness and was buried in the Canongate Kirkyard. On his death bed, Smith expressed disappointment that he had not achieved more. Smith always expressed a philomathic approach to anything that interested him. He died at the age of 67. His Legacy is today considered as one of the most influential and powerful amongst other greats. Honestly Mr Smith, we owe you, a lot!
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