Festival of Ideas: Exploring Smith – History, Sociology and Law

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as part of the Festival of Ideas, where we will explore Adam Smith through the lens of history, sociology, and legal thought.

This unique event features an international academic panel of renowned scholars, each offering their own perspective on Smith’s influence and ideas in our world today:
🔹 Professor John Hall (McGill University, Montreal) “The Working of Commercial Society, Past and Present”.
🔹 Professor Murray Pittock (University of Glasgow) “Adam Smith and the Economics of Sympathy Today”
🔹 Professor Maksymilian Del Mar (Queen Mary University of London) “Adam Smith: Morals, Letters, Laws”

This event is perfect for students, researchers, thinkers, and anyone interested in Adam Smith’s legacy and its relevance to modern society.

📍 Fife College, Kirkcaldy Campus

📅 Friday 6th June 2025

🕑 2pm start

Spaces are limited – please register in advance to secure your seat.

You may also like the following events from Adam Smith Global Foundation:

• Next Friday, 6th June, 11:30 am, Festival of Ideas Special Edition: Adam Smith Heritage Trail in Kirkcaldy
• Next Saturday, 7th June, 04:00 pm, Festival of Ideas Special Edition: Adam Smith Heritage Trail in Kirkcaldy
• Next Saturday, 7th June, 07:30 pm, In conversation with Brian Cox in Kirkcaldy

Also check out other Festivals in Kirkcaldy.