Auguste Comte

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

The book ""Auguste Comte"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the French philosopher and sociologist, Auguste Comte. The author delves into Comte's life, his ideas, and his contributions to the field of sociology. Hubbard explores Comte's childhood, education, and his work as a secretary to Henri de Saint-Simon, another prominent French philosopher. The book also covers Comte's development of the philosophy of positivism, which emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and scientific inquiry in understanding the world. Hubbard also discusses Comte's influence on other thinkers and his legacy in the field of sociology. Overall, ""Auguste Comte"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and ideas of a significant figure in the history of philosophy and sociology.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Philosophers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104028.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162883650
• ISBN13: 9781162883656
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"