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Adam Ferguson (born June 20, 1723, Logierait, Perthshire, Scot.—died Feb. 22, 1816, St. Andrews, Fife) was a historian and philosopher of the Scottish “common sense” school of philosophy who is remembered as a forerunner of modern sociology for his emphasis on social interactions.
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Adam Ferguson, FRSE (Scottish Gaelic: Adhamh MacFhearghais), also known as Ferguson of Raith (1 July N.S. [citation needed] /20 June O.S. 1723 – 22 February 1816), was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Learn about the life and works of Adam Ferguson, a prominent figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. He wrote on history, morality, politics and sociology, and influenced German social thought.
Adam Ferguson, sometimes known as Ferguson of Raith (June 20, 1723 (O.S.) - February 22, 1816) was a philosopher and historian in the Scottish Enlightenment. Most well known for his association with David Hume and Adam Smith, he contributed a social and political perspective on the development of philosophy in the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Mar 18, 2013 · A book by Iain McDaniel that examines the political thought of Adam Ferguson, a Scottish philosopher who criticized the Enlightenment belief in liberal progress and warned of the dangers of democracy and despotism. The book places Ferguson in the context of his contemporaries, such as Montesquieu, Rousseau and Smith, and his sources, such as Roman history and conjectural history.
May 14, 2018 · Adam Ferguson (1723-1816) was a Scottish moral philosopher and sociologist who influenced Hume, Smith, and Marx. He wrote on human nature, history, politics, and the division of labor in society.
A biography and analysis of Adam Ferguson, a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment and a pioneer of civil society theory. Learn about his concept of civil society, his critique of modernity and market society, and his influence on Hegel and Hayek.
