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.

In Comte's original work on positivism, he attempted to outline a general perception of positivism, how it can be applied to society and how society would work should positivism be applied. J.H. Bridges' translation, originally published in 1865, this version first published in 1908, manages to simplify and clarify Comte's views of positivism and how it is related to the thoughts, feelings and actions of humankind as well as how positivism can be applied to philosophy, politics, industry, poetry, the family and the future. This title will be of interest to students of sociology and philosophy.

In Comte's original work on positivism, he attempted to outline a general perception of positivism, how it can be applied to society and how society would work should positivism be applied. J.H. Bridges' translation, originally published in 1865, this version first published in 1908, manages to simplify and clarify Comte's views of positivism and how it is related to the thoughts, feelings and actions of humankind as well as how positivism can be applied to philosophy, politics, industry, poetry, the family and the future. This title will be of interest to students of sociology and philosophy.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1880 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1880 Edition.

1891. These discourses were delivered on various occasions. They have no other connection than that given by a doctrine claiming to applicable to every aspect of life. Contents: prayer and work; religion and progress; positivist mottoes; bicentenary of Calderon; man the creature of humanity; and Comte, the successor of Aristotle and St. Paul.

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