A General View of Positivism

In A General View Of Positivism French Philosopher Auguste Comte (17981857) Gives An Overview Of His Social Philosophy Known As Positivism. Comte Credited With Coining The Term ''Sociology'' And One Of The First To Argue For It As A Science Is Concerned With Reform Progress And The Problem Of Social Order In Society. In This English Edition Of The Work Published In 1865 He Addresses The Practical Problems Of Implementing His Philosophy Or Doctrine As He Also Refers To Positivism Into Society. He Believes That Society Evolves Through A Series Of Stages That Are Ruled By Social Laws And Culminate In A Superior Form Of Social Life. During This Reorganisation Of Society Which Will Find Its Greatest Supporters Among Women And The Working Class A ''New Moral Power'' Will Emerge. Under The Motto ''Love Order And Progress'' Comte Wishes Humanism To Replace Organised Religion As The Object Of Spiritual Worship.