Auguste comte biography summary organizer
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Introduction to SOCIOLOGY
This New Science of Societies: Sociology
Sociology is a relatively new discipline in comparison to chemistry, math, biology, philosophy and other disciplines that trace back thousands of years. Sociology began as an intellectual/philosophical effort by a French man named Auguste Comte (born and died ). He is considered the founder of sociology and coined "Sociology." Comte's Definition of Sociology is the science of society. In his observation Comte believed that society's knowledge passed through 3 stages which he observed in France. His life came in what he called the positivism stage (science-based). Positivism is the objective and value-free observation, comparison, and experimentation applied to scientific inquiry. Positivism was Comte's way of describing the science needed for sociology to takes its place among the other scientific disciplines.
His core work, "The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte" was translated by a B
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Though these ideas weren't formalised until well after Comte's passing, they were very well received by those who gave the philosopher a chance.
In this explanation, we’ll go over a brief summary of the life and mind of Auguste Comte.
We will also take a look at Comte’s contributions to sociology as the known founding father of the discipline.
Next, we will explore Comte’s theory of social change, which he expressed through his Law of the Three Stages of the Human Mind.
Furthermore, this explanation will look at the link between Comte and positivism, which links closely with his ideas on functionalism.
Finally, we will look at Comte’s theory of altruism as a response to early theories of ethics and self-interest.
Who was Auguste Comte?
Though Comte’s academic interest started in history and philosophy, he is best known for being the founder of both sociology and positivism.
The life and mind of Auguste Comte
The "Portrait Hol
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Comte’s classification of the sciences
by Garry W. TrompfTable of contents:
1. The foundations of Comte’s classificatory thought
Personal background
Saint-Simon and French influences
German precedents in classifying sciences
The phrenological movement and socio-physical factors
2. Comte’s system of classification
The basic order
Exclusions, with the apparent rejection of psychology
The mature arrangement
The “Systematic View of the Soul” (Tableau cérébral)
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