The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V2 - Auguste Comte - Bog

The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V2 is a book written by the renowned French philosopher Auguste Comte. It is the second volume of his magnum opus, The Course of Positive Philosophy. In this volume, Comte expounds on his philosophy of positivism, which emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and scientific methods in the study of the natural world and human society.The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of Comte's philosophy. The first section focuses on the history and development of human thought, tracing the evolution of human knowledge from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Comte argues that the history of human thought can be divided into three distinct stages: the theological stage, the metaphysical stage, and the positive stage.The second section of the book deals with the principles of positivism, including the importance of observation, experimentation, and verification in scientific inquiry. Comte also discusses the role of mathematics in scientific research and the importance of social science in understanding human behavior.The third section of the book is devoted to the study of human society, including the principles of social organization and the role of religion in society. Comte argues that society should be organized according to scientific principles, with a focus on social harmony and the welfare of all members of society.Overall, The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte V2 is a seminal work in the field of philosophy and a key text in the development of positivism. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history of human thought, the philosophy of science, or the study of human society.1855. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766154734. Volume 2 of 2. These volumes are not a close translation of Auguste Comte's original work. It is a very free translation. It is more a condensation than an abridgment. The object was to convey the meaning of the original in the cleverest way possible; and to this all other considerations were made to yield. Whichever way we look over the whole field of science, we see the truths and ideas presented by Comte cropping out from the surface, and recognized as the foundation of all that is systematic in our knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.