Ferguson

An Essay on the History of Civil Society

Autori

• Adam Ferguson

Serie

• Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought

Parametri

• 322 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico
• Tematica filosofica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Ferguson's work presents a complex model of historical progress that critiques modern commercial society's neglect of civic virtues. He engages with classical and contemporary sources to explore themes of conflict, political participation, and military valor, emphasizing the importance of active citizenship. By challenging the perspectives of Hume, Smith, and Rousseau, he advocates for a balanced view of modernity that recognizes the significance of individual contributions to civic life, while also examining the unintended consequences of historical developments.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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