Auguste Comte (Jan 19, 1798- September 5, 1857)

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    3 Stages of social evolution

    Developed the three stages of social evolution. 1-Theology Stage- theology and laws of God and religion.
    2-Metaphysical Stage- abstracts concepts, universal laws beyond the laws of the church.
    3-Positive or Scientific Stage-where humans would be thinking about positive perspective and solving problems instead of moral tenets. "Comte's 3 Stages of Society & Theory of Positivism." Study.com, 8 January 2013, study.com/academy/lesson/comtes-3-stages-of-society-theory-of-positivism.html
  • General view of positivism

    General View of Positive was published focusing on the idea society evolves through a series of stages that are ruled by social laws and culminate in a superior form of social life.