Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Which thinker of the Enlightenment developed ideas about economics that are still referred to today?

Correct answer

Adam Smith

Why

Adam Smith's ideas about economics are still referred to today. David Hume's ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers, and James Watt's work on steam power helped the Industrial Revolution.

Answer choices

AJames Watt
BDavid Hume
CAdam Smith
DRobert Burns