Publisher's Synopsis
The Catechism of Positive Religion is a philosophical work by French philosopher Auguste Comte. It was first published in 1852 and is considered to be one of the most influential works of the positivist movement. The book is divided into three parts and is written in a question-and-answer format, similar to a religious catechism.The first part of the book deals with the nature of religion and its place in society. Comte argues that religion is necessary for social cohesion and that it should be based on reason and science rather than superstition and dogma.The second part of the book outlines the principles of positivism, which is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and scientific inquiry. Comte believes that positivism is the only way to achieve a true understanding of the world and that it provides a basis for a new, positive religion.The third part of the book focuses on the practical application of positivism and positive religion. Comte outlines a system of social organization that is based on science and reason and that is designed to promote the well-being of all members of society.Overall, The Catechism of Positive Religion is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and a key text in the development of the positivist movement. It presents a vision of a society that is based on reason and science, and that is designed to promote the common good.1891. Comte, a French philosopher, was the founder of Positivism. Positivism is a philosophical system of thought maintaining that the goal of knowledge is simply to describe the phenomena experienced, not to question whether it exists or not. Comte sought to apply the methods of observation and experimentation, as was beginning to be used in the hard sciences, to a field that we now know as sociology. This is one of his later works. Contents: Explanation of the Worship; Explanation of the Doctrine; Explanation of the Regime, or System of Life; and General History of Religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
