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