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The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1

The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1

Comte, Auguste
Martineau, Harriet

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ISBN10: 1161385665
ISBN13: 9781161385663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 402
Weight: 2.67
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1 is a book written by Auguste Comte, a French philosopher and sociologist who is known as the founder of positivism. The book is the first volume of a two-volume work that outlines Comte's philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of scientific knowledge and the rejection of metaphysical speculation.In this volume, Comte provides an overview of his philosophical system, which he calls positive philosophy. He argues that the only true knowledge is scientific knowledge, which is based on observation and experimentation. He rejects the idea of metaphysical speculation and argues that all knowledge should be based on empirical evidence.Comte also discusses the role of religion in society, arguing that it should be replaced by a religion of humanity that emphasizes the importance of social cooperation and the pursuit of the common good. He also discusses the importance of education and the need for a unified system of education that is based on scientific principles.Overall, The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1 is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and sociology. It provides a comprehensive overview of Comte's philosophical system and his ideas about the importance of scientific knowledge, social cooperation, and the pursuit of the common good.1855. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766155005.Volume 1 of 2. These volumes are not a close translation of Auguste Comte's original work. It is a very free translation. It is more a condensation than an abridgment. The object was to convey the meaning of the original in the cleverest way possible; and to this all other considerations were made to yield. Whichever way we look over the whole field of science, we see the truths and ideas presented by Comte cropping out from the surface, and recognized as the foundation of all that is systematic in our knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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