Auguste Comte's Theory of Positivism Flashcard

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Who is considered the founder of the theory of positivism?

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August Comte

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What was the theological stage characterized by?

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Divine beings and supernatural forces

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According to Comte, which stage represented the most advanced stage of societal development?

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Positive stage

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What did positivism aim to overcome?

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Limitations of metaphysical and religious explanations

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What did the metaphysical stage seek to explain?

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Abstract principles

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Which stage of societal development advocated for the application of scientific principles and empirical observation?

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Positive stage

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What did social statics focus on?

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Structures and institutions maintaining social order

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What did social dynamics examine?

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Social change and transformation

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What did Comte propose as the highest position in the hierarchy of science?

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Sociology

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What did positivism emphasize in studying society?

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Rigorous data collection and experimentation