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An Essay on the History of Civil Society

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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.

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Ferguson, Adam Ferguson

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2011
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Untertitel
An Essay on the History of Civil Society
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Adam Ferguson
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
322
ISBN13
9780521447362
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Beschreibung
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.