Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

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Author Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873
Title Auguste Comte and Positivism
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Auguste Comte and Positivism" by John Stuart Mill is a critical philosophical examination written in the mid-19th century. This work analyzes the development and implications of Auguste Comte's positivist philosophy, which asserts that knowledge is derived solely from empirical evidence and observable phenomena. Mill seeks to dissect Comte's contributions while also addressing misconceptions and errors in Comte's thinking regarding the progression and classification of sciences. The opening of the book introduces the concept of positivism and its rise in intellectual discourse during the time. Mill notes how positivism emerged as a significant philosophical movement, particularly responding to the complexities of the theological and metaphysical explanations that dominated prior thinking. He focuses on Comte's argument that human knowledge evolves through distinct stages—starting with theological, moving to metaphysical, and finally reaching the positive stage, where knowledge relies on observable phenomena. Mill positions himself to clarify these ideas and scrutinize Comte’s contributions, thus setting the stage for a critical exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of positivism as a guiding philosophy for understanding human society and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Positivism
Subject Comte, Auguste, 1798-1857
Category Text
EBook-No. 16833
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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