Description
1975 edition. Paperback cover has some shelf wear at edges, and some creasing at spine. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This collection of essential writings by Auguste Comte, the founder of positivism and a pioneering figure in sociology, offers a window into the intellectual ferment of 19th-century France. Comte’s vision of a scientific approach to understanding society and human behavior was both influential and controversial, shaping debates on the role of reason, empiricism, and progress in an era of rapid social and industrial change. This edition, carefully curated by Gertrud Lenzer, presents Comte’s seminal works, including excerpts from his monumental “Course on Positive Philosophy” and the lesser-known “System of Positive Polity.” Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the opportunity to engage with Comte’s ideas in their original form, tracing the development of his thought and its impact on subsequent thinkers and movements. While the physical copy shows signs of use, the content within remains a vital resource for understanding one of the most influential intellectual currents of the modern age.
