 | Adam Ferguson (July 1, 1723 - February 22, 1816) on Nationalism and Imperialism(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 #7 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Nationalism and Imperialism
“Some modern nations proceed to dominion and enlargement on the maxims of commerce; and while they only intend to accumulate riches at home, continue to gain an imperial ascendant abroad.”
Source: "An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767. Part 3, Section III.
"An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767.
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