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Auguste Comte Life-span
Auguste Comte was born on "January 19, 1798 in Montpellier, France to a Mr. Louis Comte and a Mrs. Rosalie Comte; both who were monarchists and devout Catholics." Auguste Comte sadly died "September 5th, 1857 in Paris France." -
Major Works
Comte, Auguste, and Kremer-Marietti Angèle. Plan Des Travaux Scientifiques
nécessaires Pour réorganiser La société. Fundamental Opuscule, 1822. -
Auguste Comte's key event in history
In 1826, Auguste Comte wrote his major piece, the "Course of Positive Philosophy", which contained six volumes and is focused on society and the laws that pertain to it compared to the natural spectrum. The Law that came from this piece bases itself off of three different stages: the theological, the metaphysical, and the positive. Each being a necessary part of life. The first is the search and creator, then more rational thought about creation, ending with the strict law that governs reality. -
Major Works
Comte, Auguste. Cours De Philosophie Positive. Auguste Comte, 1830. -
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Contribution to science part 1
Comte is recognized as having the influence of developing Positivism. Stating, "He saw the scientific method as replacing metaphysics and theology." Summarizing, he believed that both the abstract side and religious side of the world should be replaced with a "hierarchy of sciences." Along with this, Comte developed his theory of a universal law, base-lining that change was inevitable and could not be reversed. Following this, Comte is credited with the creation of what is now, "Sociology." -
Major Works
Comte, Auguste. System of Positive Polity. Auguste Comte, 1851. -
Video/Image for Auguste Comte concepts of sociology/positivism
Below is a small video link to Youtube.com for a brief introduction to Auguste Comte and his religion and belief of "Sociology." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhVamhT4Q3s
