August Comte

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

• First sociologist
• (1798-1857)
  Coined the term “Sociology” in 1838

Question 2

Comtain Sociology

Answer 2

1. Positivism
2. Relations to Saint Simon
3. Technological Instances
4. Law of Three Stages

Question 3

Positivism

Answer 3

• Positivism is a theoretical approach that considers all valid knowledge to be based on science—specifically on observable, measurable facts and empirical evidence
• Study the world using facts, patterns and science, don’t put into consideration other factors

Ex. Chicago city layout (if a pattern works in chicago then it will repeat in camros

Question 4

Relation to Saint Simon

Answer 4

• Saint Simon was an early component technocracy
• Believed society should be led by engineers and scientists, technology based jobs

Question 5

Technological instances

Answer 5

• Comte came out with two conflicting ideas
• Believed a spiritual thing was necessary and scientific aspects should be funded by the government

Question 6

Law of Three Stages

Answer 6

Stage 1: theological stage
Phenomenon are explained through supernatural forces, gods or spirts
Dictated by god

Stage 2: mata physical stage
Supernatural beings (king, gid) are replaced by abstract entities (economy, law, etc.)
Dictated by lawyers

Stage 3: Positive stage (scientific/factual)
Focus shifts to observable facts, scientific method and discovering natural laws through data
Dictated by men of science

*all based on analysis of the one above (metaphysical stage still puts into consideration theological), everything is added nothing is removed