 | Adam Ferguson (July 1, 1723 - February 22, 1816) on Learning and Happiness(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 #1 on Education Struggle Quotes >> Learning and Happiness
“In devising, or in executing a plan, in being carried on the tide of emotion and sentiment, the mind seems to unfold its being, and to enjoy itself.”
Source: "An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767. Part 1, Section VII.
"An Essay on the History of Civil Society," by Adam Ferguson, 1767.
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