The Transmission of Knowledge in Eighteenth-Century Britain
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The Transmission of Knowledge in Eighteenth-Century Britain

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The Transmission of Knowledge in Eighteenth-Century Britain

About this book

This book reimagines the history of knowledge in 18th-century Britain by exploring how ideas were transmitted and diffused across generations and disciplines. Drawing on innovative digital tools, it uncovers collective patterns in the language of science, philosophy and commerce, revealing how concepts such as 'system', 'sensibility' and 'volition' were shaped and shared by communities rather than individuals. The study examines the commodification of knowledge, tracing its connections with the rise of capitalism and the emergence of knowledge as a storable, transferable asset. By distinguishing between the optimistic project of transmission to posterity and the anxieties surrounding the diffusion of knowledge, this book illuminates the political, social and economic stakes of Enlightenment thought. Blending literary analysis, intellectual history, and digital humanities, it offers new perspectives for scholars and general readers on how knowledge structures persist and evolve, and why their movement matters for modernity.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781040747650
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Digital Media
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction: New Perspectives on Knowledge Transmission in 18th-Century Britain
  8. 1 Transmission to Posterity and, Detailing the Method
  9. 2 ‘System’ from the Stars to the Operating Theatre
  10. 3 Transmitting the Pre-Romantic Body: ‘Irritability’, ‘Sensibility’ and Laurence Sterne
  11. 4 John Locke, Volition and Sensation
  12. 5 Transmitting the Materials of Money: From Coins to Computers
  13. Conclusion: Knowledge Transmission and the Extended Mind
  14. Appendix
  15. Index