# A General View of Positivism

_Or, Summary exposition of the System of Thought and Life_

By Auguste Comte.

"A General View of Positivism" by Auguste Comte is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work elaborates on the principles of Positivism, offering a comprehensive synthesis aimed at uniting scientific thought with moral and social organization. It discusses the need for a new philosophy that harmonizes human intellect, feelings, and actions while critiquing existing theological and metaphysical frameworks. The opening of the book introduces Positivism as a transformative doctrine meant to guide societal progress. Comte emphasizes the importance of a coherent understanding of human nature that integrates thoughts, feelings, and actions within a scientific framework. He outlines the objectives of Positivism, detailing how it aims to replace outdated theological explanations with a focus on empirical laws governing both nature and society. The text foreshadows a broader inquiry into the synthesis of social and scientific knowledge as essential for the moral regeneration of humanity. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Author of introduction, etc.: Frederic Harrison
- Translator: John Henry Bridges
- Subjects: Positivism

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