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Adam Ferguson and the Beginnings of Modern Sociology

An Analysis of the Sociological Elements in His Writings With some Suggestions as to His Place in the History of Social Theory
  • W. C. Lehmann
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 1930
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Discusses 18th century social theory through the writings of Adam Ferguson, a philosopher and historian during the Scottish Enlightenment. Includes an overview of the history of social thought, along with an analysis of Ferguson's writings from a sociological viewpoint.


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Part I. Analysis of Ferguson’s Writings from a Sociological View-Point
A. The Fundamental Approach

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B. Social Evolution

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C. Society in its Static Aspects

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D. The Meaning of Society and the Methods of its Study

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