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The Infidel and the Professor

David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought
By Dennis C. Rasmussen
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The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis C. Rasmussen delves into the intriguing friendship between two eminent Enlightenment thinkers, David Hume and Adam Smith. This biography explores their intellectual camaraderie and how their philosophical exchanges influenced their groundbreaking work, ultimately shaping modern economic and political thought. With a focus on their personal bond, the book provides insights into their collaborative intellectual journey.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the intriguing friendship and intellectual exchanges between two of the eighteenth century's most significant figures, David Hume and Adam Smith. It sheds light on their contributions to philosophy and economics, offering a detailed narrative of how their ideas influenced each other and shaped modern thought. For those fascinated by historical friendships and the development of Enlightenment ideas, this book provides a captivating read.

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The Infidel and the Professor

The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendships-and how it influenced modern thoughtDavid Hume is arguably the most important philosopher ever to have written in English, but during his lifetime he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his religious skepticism and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith, now hailed

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The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendships—and how it influenced modern thought.

David Hume is arguably the most important philosopher ever to have written in English, but during his lifetime he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his religious scepticism and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith, now hailed as the founding father of capitalism, was a revered professor of moral philosophy. Remarkably, Hume and Smith were best friends, sharing what Dennis Rasmussen calls the greatest of all philosophical friendships.

The Infidel and the Professor tells the fascinating story of the close relationship between these towering Enlightenment thinkers—and how it influenced their world-changing ideas. It shows that Hume contributed more to economics—and Smith contributed more to philosophy—than is generally recognised. The result is a compelling account of a great friendship that had great consequences for modern thought.

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The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis C. Rasmussen is widely acclaimed, evident from being named one of the best books of 2017 by various prestigious publications, including The Australian Review, The Guardian, and Bloomberg View. It's praised for its insightful exploration of the friendship between two influential philosophers, illuminating their intellectual bond and its impact on modern thought. The book's recognition extends to being shortlisted for the 2018 Ralph Waldo Emerson Award, underscoring its significant contribution to the fields of biography and memoir.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691192284

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 12 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Dennis C. Rasmussen Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Dennis C. Rasmussen is professor of political science at Tufts University.

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