If you're intrigued by the roots of modern thought and the breadth of intellectual curiosity characteristic of the Scottish Enlightenment, "Essays on Philosophical Subjects" by Adam Smith is an invigorating collection to delve into. It offers a rare glimpse into the diverse interests of a foundational economist, exploring topics from the stars to the arts, and it might just spark a new interest or offer a fresh perspective on old ones.

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Reflecting Adam Smith’s wide learning and varied interests, these essays shed considerable light on his place in the Scottish Enlightenment. Included are histories of astronomy, ancient logic, and ancient physics; essays on the “imitative” arts and the affinity between music, dancing, and poetry; and a critical review of Samuel Johnson’s famous Dictionary , which Smith originally published in the Edinburgh Review (1755–1756).

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