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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: 1162602384
ISBN13: 9781162602387
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.98
Height: 0.82 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1 is a book written by Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, and sociologist. The book is the first volume of a two-volume work that outlines Comte's philosophy of positivism. In this book, Comte argues that the only way to understand the world is through empirical observation and scientific inquiry. He believes that all knowledge should be based on observable facts and that scientific progress is the key to human progress. Comte also proposes a new social order based on the principles of positivism, which he believes will lead to a more harmonious and productive society. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Comte's philosophy. The first section outlines his theory of the three stages of human intellectual development, which he calls the theological, metaphysical, and positive stages. The second section discusses the principles of positivism and the role of science in society. The third section explores the application of positivism to various fields, including ethics, politics, and education. Overall, The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V1 is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and sociology. It presents a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding the world and offers a vision for a more rational and scientific society.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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