 | Adam Ferguson (July 1, 1723 - February 22, 1816) on War and Nationalism(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 #2 on Political Struggle Quotes >> War and Nationalism
“"My father," said a Spanish peasant, "would rise from his grave, if he could foresee a war with France." What interest had he, or the bones of his father, in the quarrels of princes?”
Source: "An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767. Part 1, Section IV.
"An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767.
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