Adam Ferguson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Adam Ferguson

Scottish philosopher and historian

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1723

Place of Birth: Logierait, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Feb-1816

Profession: writer, librarian, economist, historian, chaplain, university teacher, cleric, sociologist, philosopher, soldier, essayist

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Adam Ferguson, FRSE (Scottish Gaelic: Adhamh MacFhearghais), also known as Ferguson of Raith (1 July N.S./20 June O.S.
1723 – 22 February 1816), was 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.
His best-known work is his Essay on the History of Civil Society.



Alternative names	Sir Joshua Reynolds
Description	British painter
Date of birth/death	16 July 1723	23 February 1792
Location of birth/death	Plympton	London
Work location	London, Plympton, Italy
Authority control	: Q194402 VIAF: 27081216 ISNI: 0000 0001 0881 5237 ULAN: 500004539 LCCN: n84168483 NLA: 35449606 WorldCat