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Summary of his influence to Sociology
Comte contributed the ideas of positivity to todays sociology. He was considered the father of sociology because he was the first to apply the scientific method to the study of sociology. He believed that society will always evolve to higher levels, and that societies that do not adapt quickly will crumple. He throughly believed that people and societies should be studied at great lengths. -
Birth
Comte was born in Montpellier, France. Father: Louis Comte - a tax official
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Ecole Polytechnique
Entered the École Polytechnique a school in Paris that trained military engineers. -
Settled down in Paris
As he settled down in Paris he taught mathematics. He also read and studied philosophy and history. Greatly interested in the history of human society. -
Henri de Saint-Simon
An important acquaintance of Comte. He was a social reformer and a founding father of socialism. They both shared some of the similar ideologies. -
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“System of Positive Philosophy”
Comte began a series of lectures to a private audience however, he suffered from nervous breakdowns. And had to take a year off to recover. He completed the initial series in 1829, then redelivered the lectures to the Royal Athenaeum -
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Cours de philosophie positive (1830–42; “Course of Positive Philosophy”
Comte spent the next 12 years to the publication of a 6 volume work on philosophy. -
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Système de politique positive, 4 vol
System of Positive Polity With this, Comte completed his formulation of Sociology. In this work he depicts morality and moral of human knowledge. He covers polity and political organizations. His work was critiqued throughout Europe. -
Catéchisme positiviste
The Catechism of Positive Religion This book cover the theory of religion and the theory of humanity. -
Comte’s death
Comte devoted his life’s work to the welfare of humanity. Although many would accuse him of being self centered and egocentric he found compassion in his determination to promote his ideas. However in 1857 Comte died from cancer. -
Sociology - Comte
https://youtu.be/_KprytXKoas Comte’s influences still touch us today! Try out this link to learn some interesting facts about Auguste Comte. -
References:
Fletcher, Ronald and Barnes, Harry Elmer. "Auguste Comte". Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Jan. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Auguste-Comte. Accessed 25 June 2023.