Comtism

Comtism
The positivistic philosophy of (1798–1857), according to which metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top.

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  • Comtism — Com tism (? or ?), n. [Named after the French philosopher, Auguste Comte.] Positivism; the positive philosophy. See {Positivism}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Comtism — noun Auguste Comte s positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top • Hypernyms: ↑positivism, ↑logical positivism * * * ˌtizəm noun ( s)… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Comtism — noun see Comtian …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Comtism — Auguste Comte s positivistic philosophy states that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top …   Wikipedia

  • Comtism — Comtist, n., adj. /kom tiz euhm, kawonn /, n. the philosophy of Auguste Comte; positivism. [1870 75; A. COMTE + ISM] * * * …   Universalium

  • Comtism — Auguste Comte s positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top …   Mini philosophy glossary

  • comtism — comt·ism …   English syllables

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  • Church of Humanity — Templo positivista in Porto Alegre C …   Wikipedia

  • Comtian — or Comtean adjective Date: 1846 of or relating to Auguste Comte or his doctrines • Comtism noun • Comtist adjective or noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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