The Philosophy of Auguste Comte by Lucien Lévy-Bruhl

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Author Lévy-Bruhl, Lucien, 1857-1939
Author of introduction, etc. Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923
Translator Klein, Kathleen Mary de Beaumont, 1876-1974
LoC No. 04009470
Uniform Title La philosophie d'Auguste Comte. English
Title The Philosophy of Auguste Comte
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Summary "The Philosophy of Auguste Comte" by Lucien Lévy-Bruhl is a systematic philosophical work written in the early 20th century. This text explores the ideas of Auguste Comte, the founder of Positivism, focusing on his philosophical doctrines rather than his proposed political or religious systems. The book likely examines Comte's contributions to the development of sociology and its classification, as well as the broader implications of his positive philosophy for modern thought. The beginning of the book introduces the context in which Comte's philosophy emerged, highlighting the need for a new framework of understanding following the upheaval of the French Revolution. Lévy-Bruhl positions Comte's work as essential for reorganizing beliefs and establishing a solid foundation for both morality and politics through rational thought. He refers to Comte’s "law of the three states," which describes the evolution of human knowledge from theological to metaphysical and ultimately to positive philosophy, signifying progress toward a more scientific understanding of the social sciences. The opening chapters emphasize the importance of establishing intellectual harmony as a precursor to social reorganization, illustrating Comte's vision of a philosophical groundwork necessary for a cohesive society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857
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