Join Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of The James Hutton Institute, for an online lecture exploring the life and ideas of James Hutton.
Best known as the founder of modern geology and the concept of “Deep Time,” Hutton’s influence extends far beyond rocks. This talk traces his intellectual journey within the Scottish Enlightenment, highlighting how his work on natural processes, agriculture, and science shaped a modern understanding of a dynamic, ever-changing Earth—and influenced thinkers from Charles Lyell to Charles Darwin.
Staff members present at the event