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Ferguson

An Essay on the History of Civil Society

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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.

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Ferguson, Adam Ferguson

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2011
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Título
Ferguson
Subtítulo
An Essay on the History of Civil Society
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2011
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
322
ISBN13
9780521442152
Calificación
3,95 de 5
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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.