when: 23 July 2025 | venue: Old Quad Library, East Wing, University of Melbourne | cost: $30.00 | address: University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010 | website: https://www.robertmenziesinstitute.org.au/event/scottish-enlightenment-with-chris-berg-and-david-kem | tickets: https://www.robertmenziesinstitute.org.au/event/scottish-enlightenment-with-chris-berg-and-david-kem
published: 08 Jul 2025, 1 min read
The Scottish Enlightenment
Australia’s Scottish heritage is often celebrated for its immense cultural legacy, but less attention has been paid to the way Scottish thought has fundamentally shaped our nation.
When the First Fleet arrived on our shores in 1788, Scotland was in the middle of an intellectual flourishing known as the Scottish Enlightenment – the fruits of which were transported to the antipodes.
Join the Robert Menzies Institute for an evening exploring how influential Scottish thinkers Adam Smith and Robert Burns contributed to the burgeoning of Australia’s liberal democracy.
As the proud Scots-Australian Robert Menzies once said: “The Scots throughout modern history have shown that wherever they go in the world they make a contribution to the country to which they have gone and to the good order and government of that country.”
The evening will feature two speakers: Professor Chris Berg, who will speak on Adam Smith and Dr David Kemp AC, who will speak on Robert Burns.
Professor Chris Berg, Berg is the author of 'Adam Smith and Jeremy Bentham in the Australian Colonies' an academic journal article published in the History of Economic Review in 2017.
Dr David Kemp AC, Kemp is a leading authority on Australian liberalism whose book The Land of Dreams discusses the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment in shaping Australia.
The event includes a fun FREE whisky tasting with Angus Gillies, former executive producer of Whiskeria Magazine.
Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Venue: The Library, North Wing, Old Quad, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010
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The Scottish Enlightenment
Australia’s Scottish heritage is often celebrated for its immense cultural legacy, but less attention has been paid to the way Scottish thought has fundamentally shaped our nation.
When the First Fleet arrived on our shores in 1788, Scotland was in the middle of an intellectual flourishing known as the Scottish Enlightenment – the fruits of which were transported to the antipodes.
Join the Robert Menzies Institute for an evening exploring how influential Scottish thinkers Adam Smith and Robert Burns contributed to the burgeoning of Australia’s liberal democracy.
As the proud Scots-Australian Robert Menzies once said: “The Scots throughout modern history have shown that wherever they go in the world they make a contribution to the country to which they have gone and to the good order and government of that country.”
The evening will feature two speakers: Professor Chris Berg, who will speak on Adam Smith and Dr David Kemp AC, who will speak on Robert Burns.
Professor Chris Berg, Berg is the author of 'Adam Smith and Jeremy Bentham in the Australian Colonies' an academic journal article published in the History of Economic Review in 2017.
Dr David Kemp AC, Kemp is a leading authority on Australian liberalism whose book The Land of Dreams discusses the influence of the Scottish Enlightenment in shaping Australia.
The event includes a fun FREE whisky tasting with Angus Gillies, former executive producer of Whiskeria Magazine.
Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Venue: The Library, North Wing, Old Quad, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010
Go see Scottish Enlightenment with Professor Chris Berg and Dr David Kemp AC 2025.
Scottish Enlightenment with Professor Chris Berg and Dr David Kemp AC 2025 is on 23 July 2025. The opening hours are: 5:30pm - 7pm. Conveniently located in Melbourne. Call 04812 78355 for details. Visit their website at https://www.robertmenziesinstitute.org.au/event/scottish-enlightenment-with-chris-berg-and-david-kem.
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