THE GODFATHER OF “OCCIDENTALITY”: AUGUSTE COMTE AND THE IDEA OF “THE WEST”
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DOI: 10.1017/s1479244317000415
Abstract: Recent theories concerning the origins of the idea of “the West” have missed the most important link in the story, the writings and tireless propagandizing efforts of Auguste Comte. It was Comte who first developed… read more here.
Keywords: idea west; auguste comte; idea; godfather occidentality ... See more keywords
Positive Thinking: Social Science, Sociology and the Intellectual Legacy of Auguste Comte
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DOI: 10.1017/s1479244321000226
Abstract: How can you know something that cannot be seen, heard, tasted, touched or smelled? The question applies most obviously to things like rights, justice or freedom because they do not seem be as easy to… read more here.
Keywords: auguste comte; science; positive thinking; comte ... See more keywords