Midlands Enlightenment, The

Synopsis: Looks at the Lunar Society of Birmingham, which flourished from the 1760s until 1810. The society was characterised by an interest in scientific progress with a strong element of radical politics and humanitarianism. Concentrates on three of its members: Matthew Boulton, Josiah Wedgwood and Erasmus Darwin, and traces the elements of their common interests, and the features of their thinking which linked them to the Enlightenment philosophies of continental Europe and Scotland.
Series: Enlightenment, The: Course A204
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1987
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Science
Keywords: scientific societies

Producer

Robert Philip

Cast

Michael Bartholomew

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