Listen "The Soldier Philosopher: Adam Ferguson"
Episode Synopsis
Born between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands, Ferguson made a name for himself writing philosophical history, an early precursor to sociology. In his famous work, An Essay on The History of Civil Society, Ferguson explained how civilization is refined over many generations as society evolves to deal with ever-increasing complexity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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