A General View of Positivism
Or, Summary exposition of the System of Thought and LifeBy Auguste Comte
Length15h 10m
About this audiobook
In "A General View of Positivism," Auguste Comte offers a foundational exploration of the philosophy of positivism, which asserts that genuine knowledge is exclusively derived from empirical evidence and scientific inquiry. Comte's literary style is characterized by its systematic approach, combining historical analysis with theoretical insights, reflecting a transformative period in the 19th century where the challenges of modernity demanded new epistemologies. The book serves as both a critique of metaphysical thinking and a celebration of scientific advancement, mapping the evolution of human thought across three stages: theological, metaphysical, and positive. Auguste Comte (1798-1857), often considered the father of sociology, experienced the upheavals of the French Revolution, which deeply influenced his philosophical outlook. His commitment to the scientific method and social progress was a direct response to the chaos of his time, forging his belief that society could be understood and improved through scientific principles. As he developed the principles of sociology, he sought to create a new social order grounded in scientific understanding, perfect for approaching issues of his day. "A General View of Positivism" is indispensable for readers interested in the interplay between science and philosophy, as well as those eager to grasp the underpinnings of modern social science. Comte challenges readers to engage with the possibilities of human knowledge, making this work a cornerstone for anyone exploring the roots of contemporary thought.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (356)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenrePhilosophy
Length15 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2A GENERAL VIEW OF POSITIVISM: INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
3CHAPTER I THE INTELLECTUAL CHARACTER OF POSITIVISM
4CHAPTER II (pt. 1)
5CHAPTER II (pt. 2)
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER III THE ACTION OF POSITIVISM UPON THE WORKING CLASSES (pt. 1)
7CHAPTER III THE ACTION OF POSITIVISM UPON THE WORKING CLASSES (pt. 2)
8CHAPTER IV THE INFLUENCE OF POSITIVISM UPON WOMEN (pt. 1)
9CHAPTER IV THE INFLUENCE OF POSITIVISM UPON WOMEN (pt. 2)
10CHAPTER V THE RELATION OF POSITIVISM TO ART
11CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION. THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION. THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY (pt. 2)
More from Auguste Comte
Metaphysics (Annotated)Aristotle13h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
Sceptical Essays (Annotated)Bertrand Russell9h 16m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
WitnessAriel Burger8h 1m4.6 (1.3K)$20 · $0.00
The Magic PresenceGodfré Ray King10h 21m4.6 (307)$1.20 · $0.00
The Art of LivingThich Nhat Hanh5h 1m4.5 (14.2K)$24 · $0.00
Moral Letters to LuciliusLucius Annaeus Seneca24h 26m4.5 (71.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
Lessons in TruthH. Emilie Cady3h 50m4.5 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
Letters from a StoicSeneca6h 5m4.4 (80.4K)$6 · $0.00
The Discourses of EpictetusP. E. MATHESOM12h 47m4.4 (17.7K)$1.20 · $0.00
IlluminationsWalter Benjamin10h 12m4.4 (16.2K)$20 · $0.00
That Bird Has My WingsJarvis Jay Masters9h 49m4.4 (13.7K)$29 · $0.00
Tâo Teh KingLaozi2h 34m4.4 (230.9K)$2 · $0.00
SymposiumPlato3h 26m4.4 (97.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
Buddhist Boot CampTimber Hawkeye2h 39m4.4 (8.4K)$18 · $0.00
Enchiridion & The Discourses of Epictetus (Annotated)Arrian Epictetus18h 9m4.4 (3.5K)$2 · $0.00
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius AntoninusEmperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius5h 41m4.4 (1.8M)$1 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky23h 11m4.4 (1.3M)$12 · $0.00
MeditationsMarcus Aurelius5h 52m4.4 (433.7K)$1 · $0.00
Everyday DharmaSuneel Gupta5h 2m4.5 (761)$20 · $0.00
The Joyful Wisdom ("La Gaya Scienza")Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche11h 37m4.4 (26.6K)$1 · $0.00
You may also like
The Disease DelusionJeffrey S. Bland11h 56m4.2 (1.6K)$29 · $0.00
My Life and WorkHenry Ford10h 7m4.2 (14.6K)$23
The Doorbell RangPat Hutchins4m4.3 (11.9K)$4 · $0.00
The Language of LifeFrancis S. Collins10h 46m4.1 (1.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Collected WorksNikola Tesla50h 9m4.3 (2.1K)$1 · $0.00
The Nordic Theory of EverythingAnu Partanen10h 29m4.0 (11.5K)$29 · $0.00
NEW WORLDS FOR OLDH. G. Wells10h 53m3.8 (704)$0.99 · $0.00
The Business of the 21st CenturyBriefly Summaries11m$15 · $0.00
Mankind in the MakingH. G. Wells11h 27m3.1 (30)$2.30
The Future YouBrian David Johnson6h 38m3.9 (139)$24 · $0.00
Moving the MountainCharlotte Perkins Gilman5h 13m3.3 (550)$11 · $0.00
Circular EnergyOsvaldo Dalla Coletta25m$6 · $0.00
The Voice Of The MachinesGerald Stanley Lee3h 57m$2.30
Virtual CountryRichard Lang4h 4m$15
Oopsie-do!Tim Kubart2m4.1 (162)$4 · $0.00
It Takes 5 to TangoVerena Voelter MD6h 8m$20 · $0.00
CrowdsGerald Stanley Lee18h 32m$2.30
New Worlds for Old - A Plain Account of Modern Socialism (The original unabridged edition) (Annotated)H. G. Wells10h 53m3.9 (536)$1.99 · $0.00
Innovating To ZeroSarwant Singh6h 26m$24 · $0.00
How We Can Build a Better World: The Worldshift ManualErvin Laszlo3h 19m4.5 (10)$15