 | Adam Ferguson (July 1, 1723 - February 22, 1816) on Learning and Philosophy(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.)
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Quote #3 on Education Struggle Quotes >> Learning and Philosophy
“And if we are asked, "Where the pursuit of trifling accommodations should stop, in order that a man may devote himself entirely to the higher engagements of life?" we may answer, "That it should stop where it is."”
Source: "An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767. Part 6, Section II.
"An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767.
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