@ThomasUnser You're right! My guess was influenced by Emily Erikson's work, but it wouldn't explain the emphasis on "eminent", only on the number of writers. Hume's essay in question is the one on the refinement of arts and sciences if you want to have a
RT @economicthought: Article: State–merchant relations and economic thought: the Dutch Republic and England, 1580–1720, by Emily Erikson…
RT @economicthought: Article: State–merchant relations and economic thought: the Dutch Republic and England, 1580–1720, by Emily Erikson…
RT @economicthought: Article: State–merchant relations and economic thought: the Dutch Republic and England, 1580–1720, by Emily Erikson…