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June 3, 2026Journal of Scottish Philosophy

The Elements of Social Order: Hutcheson, Ferguson and Millar

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Integrates themes from Hutcheson, Ferguson, and Millar, exploring social order elements and authority distribution.

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  • The aim is to unify concepts from Hutcheson, Ferguson, and Millar to explain social order's essential elements.
  • Analyzed themes in the works of Hutcheson, Ferguson, and Millar regarding social order.
  • Explored the contrasts between natural sociability and natural animosity as they relate to society's identity.
  • Synthesized philosophical frameworks addressing power distribution within societal structures.
  • Highlighted Hutcheson's view on natural sociability countering Hobbesian egoism.
  • Identified Ferguson's insights on natural animosity and political identity.
  • Emphasized Millar's contributions to understanding social authority and the lack of clarity on political authority.

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Gordon Graham (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc718dee9eb8c0dce8012https://doi.org/10.3366/jsp.2026.0435
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