A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte

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Author Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857
Author of introduction, etc. Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923
Translator Bridges, John Henry, 1832-1906
Uniform Title Discours sur l'ensemble du positivisme. English
Title A General View of Positivism
Or, Summary exposition of the System of Thought and Life
Note Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "A General View of Positivism" by Auguste Comte is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work elaborates on the principles of Positivism, offering a comprehensive synthesis aimed at uniting scientific thought with moral and social organization. It discusses the need for a new philosophy that harmonizes human intellect, feelings, and actions while critiquing existing theological and metaphysical frameworks. The opening of the book introduces Positivism as a transformative doctrine meant to guide societal progress. Comte emphasizes the importance of a coherent understanding of human nature that integrates thoughts, feelings, and actions within a scientific framework. He outlines the objectives of Positivism, detailing how it aims to replace outdated theological explanations with a focus on empirical laws governing both nature and society. The text foreshadows a broader inquiry into the synthesis of social and scientific knowledge as essential for the moral regeneration of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Positivism
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EBook-No. 53799
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