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Discover a comprehensive plan for social renewal grounded in science and moral purpose.
This book presents Positivism as a framework for understanding how society can progress by aligning political life with ethical, practical, and social needs. It explains how a rational, evidence-based approach can shape education, public opinion, and governance while preserving liberty and social order. A central idea is the creation of a new spiritual power—a Religion of Humanity—that guides public life without relying on outdated doctrines.
Readers will encounter clear explanations of how different social forces—political leadership, the working class, women, and culture—fit into a reform program. The text traces how public opinion and organized education can support a more orderly and prosperous society, with a focus on practical reforms that resonate with everyday life.
- How Positivism reframes politics, education, and moral life
- The role of the working class and public opinion in social change
- The place of women and families in building a humane society
- The connection between art, religion, and social progress
Ideal for readers curious about philosophy of society, social reform, and the practical path to order and progress.
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In this book Auguste Comte gives an overview of his social philosophy known as Positivism. In this 1865 English edition of the work he addresses the practical problems of implementing Positivism into society. Under the motto love, order and progress Comte envisions how organised religion is eventually replaced by Humanism.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a systematic exploration of "Positivism," a philosophy that seeks to understand and improve human life based on science and reason. Emerging in response to the perceived limitations of theology and metaphysics, Positivism emphasizes the importance of observable facts and the laws that govern them. The author argues that human society, like the natural world, operates according to discoverable principles. By understanding these principles, we can address social problems and work towards a better future. The book delves into various aspects of Positivism, including its intellectual foundations, its implications for social reform, and its potential impact on different groups within society, such as women and the working class. Central to the author's vision is the concept of "Humanity" as a guiding principle. This book advocates for a society where reason serves the needs of human compassion and where progress is achieved through cooperation and understanding. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to re-evaluate their assumptions about the world and to consider how Positivism might offer a path towards a more just and fulfilling human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330934326_0
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