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