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The Fundamental Principles of the Positive Philosophy, Being the First Two Chapters of the Cours De Philosophie Positive (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Auguste Comte

 
9781332411146: The Fundamental Principles of the Positive Philosophy, Being the First Two Chapters of the Cours De Philosophie Positive (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book concerns the development of mankind's philosophical understanding of natural laws and phenomena. The author theorizes that the human mind inherently progresses through distinct metaphysical stages of philosophical understanding: the theological, metaphysical, and positive (or scientific) state. These stages are not exclusive to individual humans, but apply to all of humankind throughout history. Theological thought is concerned with divine intervention as the cause of the universe's events. Metaphysical thought attempts to attribute causes to nature's forces. Positive, or scientific, thought, seeks to uncover the laws that govern the natural world, how those laws interact, and how they predict future occurrences. The author argues that this "positive" stage is the most complex and advanced level of human understanding of the world. This book is an essential read for those interested in the origins of modern scientific thought as they relate to the history of philosophy.

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