A General View of Positivism - Couverture souple

Auguste Comte

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358587342 ISBN 13 : 9789358587340

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2023

Synopsis

"A General View of Positivism," Comte outlines the key tenets of his philosophy and presents his vision for a positivist society. Some of the main ideas explored in the book include: The Law of Three Stages: Comte proposes that human thought and society evolve through three distinct stages - the theological stage, the metaphysical stage, and the positive stage. The theological stage is characterized by religious and mythological explanations, the metaphysical stage relies on abstract concepts, and the positive stage emphasizes empirical observation and scientific understanding. The Hierarchy of Sciences: Comte suggests a hierarchical classification of the sciences, with mathematics as the most fundamental science, followed by astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and sociology. Sociology, as the science of society, is seen as the most complex and challenging science, capable of applying the principles of positivism to social phenomena.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358587342
• ISBN 13: 9789358587340
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 299
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