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

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Ferguson's work presents a complex model of historical progress, emphasizing the importance of active citizenship in modern governance. He critiques the modern commercial society for neglecting civic virtues while drawing insights from classical literature and contemporary travel accounts. Central themes include conflict, political engagement, and military valor, alongside a focus on unintended consequences in historical causality. Ferguson argues for the essential role of individual, public-spirited citizens in shaping a vibrant political community, challenging both Enlightenment thinkers and Rousseau's primitivism.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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