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These resources are from RSE Fellows, members of the Young Academy of Scotland, RSE research awardees, and medallists. These resources do not necessarily reflect the views of the RSE but are an opportunity for those in the RSE community to share their expertise and updates in their work.
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David Hume has long been seen as Scotland’s – and indeed the English-speaking world’s – greatest philosopher, but also as a puzzling thinker, with sceptical views that seem hard to reconcile with his enthusiastic advocacy of human science. Recent interpreters have moved towards a far more coherent and integrated view of his philosophy, revealing a […]
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David Hume has long been seen as Scotland’s – and indeed the English-speaking world’s – greatest philosopher, but also as a puzzling thinker, with sceptical views that seem hard to reconcile with his enthusiastic advocacy of human science. Recent interpreters have moved towards a far more coherent and integrated view of his philosophy, revealing a […]
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What has changed since the Bell Rock light was finished? In an age of GPS and satellite navigation, is there really any need for lighthouses?
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A debate on public health strategies looking at past practices and ideas that shape current messages about health and illness.
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This talk celebrates the science of eminent Scottish astronomers born of the Enlightenment and laying the foundations for Scottish astronomy today.
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This lecture explores the authentic medieval Welsh literary corpus associated with Glynd?r.
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Ian Irvine talks about developments in renewable energy technology and how these can be used to generate sustainable energy.
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An exploration of different aspect of Arab history, culture, religion and politics.
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What are the fundamental arguments for and against assisted dying/suicide and can we truly debate them in a purely philosophical manner unencumbered by social constricts?
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Professor Geoffrey Boulton OBE explores the importance of wind, water and waves to the economy, culture, history and landscape of Scotland.
