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