Auguste Comte

Sociology French 1798 – 1857 98 quotes

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.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 1 1830

The true happiness of man consists in living for others.

System of Positive Polity, Vol. 1 1851

The social problem is essentially a moral problem.

System of Positive Polity, Vol. 1 1851

The positive method is the only one that can lead to a stable social order.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 4 1838

The true religion is the religion of humanity, which is based on love and service.

System of Positive Polity, Vol. 1 1851

The scientific spirit is the spirit of progress.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 1 1830

The true social science is the science of human relations.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 4 1838

The positive philosophy is the only one that can provide a solid foundation for morality.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 1 1830

The true aim of education is to teach us how to live for others.

System of Positive Polity, Vol. 1 1851

The positive philosophy is the only one that can lead to a truly harmonious society.

Course of Positive Philosophy, Vol. 1 1830

From science comes prediction; from prediction comes action.

Cours de philosophie positive 1839

Religion is the science of services.

Système de politique positive 1852

The only absolute truth is relativity.

Cours de philosophie positive 1842

Society is a collective organism.

Cours de philosophie positive 1838

Positive philosophy is the basis of all true knowledge.

Cours de philosophie positive 1830

Love as a principle, order as a basis, progress as a goal.

Système de politique positive 1851

The heart leads the intellect.

Système de politique positive 1852

Humanity is the great being.

Système de politique positive 1853

Each science must be studied in its historical development.

Cours de philosophie positive 1835

Theological thinking is the first stage of human thought.

Cours de philosophie positive 1830