Adam Ferguson

1723–1816

Nationality: Scottish

Historical Period: The 18th Century

Adam Ferguson (1723-1816) was a member of the Scottish Enlightenment who succeeded David Hume in his post as Librarian of the Advocate’s Library in Edinburgh. Ferguson later became professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and wrote important works on philosophy and history.

Quotes from Adam Ferguson:

• Adam Ferguson on man’s intellectual powers
• Adam Ferguson on Love, Self-Interest, and Pleasure

Titles from Adam Ferguson:

• Author: An Essay on the History of Civil Society
• Author: Selections from the Scottish Philosophy of Common Sense