A General View of Positivism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108000642)

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.

Author: Auguste Comte
ISBN-10: 1108000649
ISBN-13: 9781108000642
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/20/2009
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.99d