Edinburgh clubs and societies [ Clubs & Societies / Associational culture ]
… for debates based on democratic rules 2 between the members. They aimed at initiating and promoting innovations in science, philosophy, morals and arts. 1 . Peter Clark, British Clubs and Societies, 1580-1800. The Origins of an … Along with other associations, they thought about common actions to undertake for the innovation and promotion of sciences, arts and philosophy. Their meetings were usually organised along with suppers and wine drinking. 5 The … and, first of all, the Scottish society. In 1755, for example, the Edinburgh Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Sciences, Manufactures and Agriculture was established to improve the economy and the life of Scots. By the end of the …
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