Adam Ferguson (July 1, 1723 - February 22, 1816) on Learning and Conflict(published by RevoltSource) |
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Scottish Philosopher, Historian of the Scottish Enlightenment, Anti-Traditional, Anti-State, Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Establishment
: A Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment. Ferguson was sympathetic to traditional societies, such as the Highlands, for producing courage and loyalty. He criticized commercial society as making men weak, dishonourable and unconcerned for their community. Ferguson has been called "the father of modern sociology" for his contributions to the early development of the discipline. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
Quote #4 on Education Struggle Quotes >> Learning and Conflict
“The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties, not in enjoying the repose of a pacific station; penetration and wisdom are the fruits of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure; ardor and generosity are the qualities of a mind roused and animated in the conduct of scenes that engage the heart, not the gifts of rejection or knowledge.”
Source: "An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767. Part 6, Section IV.
"An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767.
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