The Legacy of Positivism
This book gives a unique historical and interpretive analysis of a widely pervasive mode of thought that it describes as the legacy of positivism. Viewing Auguste Comte as a pivotal figure, it charts the historical origins of his positivism and follows it
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The Legacy of Positivism
Michael Singer
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The Legacy of Positivism
10.1057/9780230288522 - The Legacy of Positivism, Michael Singer
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The Legacy of Positivism
Michael Singer
10.1057/9780230288522 - The Legacy of Positivism, Michael Singer
© Michael Singer 2005
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Contents vii
Introduction
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PART I THE POSITIVISM OF AUGUSTE COMTE 1 The i. ii. iii. iv.
Philosophy of Positivism Comte and his works The origins of positivist philosophy The law of three stages The evolution of scientific thought
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2 The i. ii. iii. iv.
Structure of a Positive Science
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