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A General View of Positivism
Contributor(s): Comte, Auguste (Author), Bridges, J. H. (Translator)

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 ISBN: 0511692889     ISBN-13: 9780511692888
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Published: August 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Philosophy
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern
Dewey: 194
Series: Cambridge Library Collection: Religion (Paperback)
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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.
 
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