Comte's Philosophy of the Sciences Being an Exposition of the Principles of the Cours de Philosophie Positive of Auguste Comte

Comte's Philosophy of the Sciences is a comprehensive exposition of the principles of the Cours de Philosophie Positive by Auguste Comte, written by George Henry Lewes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Comte's philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of the scientific method in understanding the natural world and human society.Lewes explores Comte's views on the history and development of science, as well as his ideas on the classification and organization of knowledge. He also delves into Comte's concept of positivism, which holds that knowledge should be based on empirical evidence and scientific observation.Throughout the book, Lewes provides a critical assessment of Comte's ideas, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. He also draws connections between Comte's philosophy and other intellectual movements of the time, including Darwinism and Marxism.Overall, Comte's Philosophy of the Sciences is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and intellectual thought. It offers a detailed and nuanced exploration of one of the most influential philosophical systems of the 19th century.1853. A collection of writings by Lewes, British philosopher and literary critic, that appeared in the publication the Leader about Comte. Comte, a French philosopher, was the founder of Positivism. Positivism is a philosophical system of thought maintaining that the goal of knowledge is simply to describe the phenomena experienced, not to question whether it exists or not. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.