Science in 18th century was seen as vehicle of improvement in either moral or material terms?

Question

Does somebody has a clue what was happening in Scotland in the 18th century and why science was regarded so high and valueable. Coz I have no idea about Scotish enlightment.

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Answer 1

Throughout Europe, not only Scotland, science could at last explore the mysteries of nature and to advance explanations free from the fear of religious dogma. Not since the Neoplatonic Age a few centuries into the Christian era had this been possible.