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In A General View of Positivism French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) gives an overview of his social philosophy known as Positivism. Comte, credited with coining the term 'sociology' and one of the first to argue for it as a science, is concerned with reform, progress and the problem of social order in society. In this English edition of the work, published in 1865, he addresses the practical problems of implementing his philosophy or doctrine, as he also refers to Positivism, into society. He believes that society evolves through a series of stages that are ruled by social laws and culminate in a superior form of social life. During this reorganisation of society, which will find its greatest supporters among women and the working class, a 'new moral power' will emerge. Under the motto 'love, order and progress' Comte wishes humanism to replace organised religion as the object of spiritual worship.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781108000642
eBay Product ID (ePID)87794202
Product Key Features
Book TitleA General View of Positivism
AuthorAuguste Comte
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2009
Dimensions
Item Height216mm
Item Width140mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAuguste Comte
Series TitleCambridge Library Collection-Philosophy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom