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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the leading ideas of the Positive Philosophy formulated by Auguste Comte. Comte posits a law of three stages through which the human mind must pass: the theological, where phenomena are explained as the work of supernatural agents; the metaphysical, where abstract entities replace supernatural agents; and the positive, where mind seeks to discover the laws underlying phenomena. Tracing this evolution throughout the history of human thought, the author shows how our understanding has progressed from mythical explanations to scientific principles. This book also explores Comte's critique of earlier philosophies, his emphasis on social progress, and his vision of a society guided by science and reason. Comte's Positive Philosophy, detailed in this book, sought to replace theological and metaphysical explanations with a scientific approach, providing a framework for understanding the development of human knowledge and offering insights into the nature of science and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333931025_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333931025
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333931025
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