A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte
"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 He outlines the objectives of Positivism, detailing how it aims to replace outdated theological explanations with a focus on empirical laws governing both nature and society.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.)
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| Author | Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857 |
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| 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. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_General_View_of_Positivism |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Positivism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53799 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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