Edinburgh clubs and societies [ Clubs & Societies / Associational culture ]
… 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 Associational … 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 Edinburgh Cape Club (1730), …
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