The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
- 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Idealism
B) Rationalism
C) Empiricism
D) Positivism
- 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Mathematics
B) Biology
C) Sociology
D) Physics
- 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Five stages
B) Four stages
C) Three stages
D) Two stages
- 4. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Theological stage
B) Theoretical stage
C) Philosophical stage
D) Metaphysical stage
- 5. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Anthropology
B) Psychology
C) Political Science
D) Sociology
- 6. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Essential for progress
B) Indifferent
C) Not important
D) Dangerous
- 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Theological stage
B) Positive stage
C) Metaphysical stage
D) Scientific stage
- 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 18th century
D) 20th century
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