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100 1 _aMorley, John,
_d1838-1923
245 1 0 _aCritical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 10: Auguste Comte
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-04
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 10: Auguste Comte" by John Morley is an analytical essay written in the early 20th century that examines the life and contributions of the philosopher Auguste Comte. The work serves as a critical reflection on Comte's Positivism and his significant intellectual achievements during a transformative period in France. The essay provides insights into Comte's methodologies, social philosophies, and his attempts to reorganize society through scientific principles, all of which mark a departure from traditional theological and metaphysical paradigms. In this essay, Morley delves into the influences that shaped Comte’s thought, notably his relationship with Saint Simon, as well as the intellectual challenges Comte faced throughout his life, including personal hardships and professional setbacks. The text elaborates on Comte's major works, particularly his "Positive Philosophy," detailing his ideas concerning the classification of sciences and the Law of the Three States. Morley critiques Comte's later attempts to establish a religion of humanity, highlighting the dualism between scientific inquiry and spiritual governance. Overall, the essay serves as both a tribute to and a critique of Comte's legacy, situating him within the broader discourse of modern philosophy and sociology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComte, Auguste, 1798-1857
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29033
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