Auguste Comte
Considered the founder of sociology and positivism, advocating for a scientific approach to studying society.
Quotes by Auguste Comte
The positive philosophy is a philosophy of action, not of contemplation.
The true happiness of man consists in living for others.
The social problem is essentially a moral problem.
The positive method is the only one that can lead to a stable social order.
The true religion is the religion of humanity, which is based on love and service.
The scientific spirit is the spirit of progress.
The true social science is the science of human relations.
The positive philosophy is the only one that can provide a solid foundation for morality.
The true aim of education is to teach us how to live for others.
The positive philosophy is the only one that can lead to a truly harmonious society.
From science comes prediction; from prediction comes action.
Religion is the science of services.
The only absolute truth is relativity.
Society is a collective organism.
Positive philosophy is the basis of all true knowledge.
Love as a principle, order as a basis, progress as a goal.
The heart leads the intellect.
Humanity is the great being.
Each science must be studied in its historical development.
Theological thinking is the first stage of human thought.