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August Comte | ![Classical Sociological Theory](/sites/dl/free/0072824301/title/Ritzer_Classical4e04ss_nm1.jpg) |
Chapter Outline
I. Auguste Comte's Profound AmbitionsA. Positivism: The Search for Invariant Laws B. Law of the Three Stages 1. Theological Stage
2. Metaphysical Stage
3. Positivist Stage
C. Positivism: The Search for Order and Progress D. Biographical Sketch |
II. Comte's SociologyA. Social Statics 1. The Individual in Comte's Theory
2. Collective Phenomena
B. Social Dynamics 1. History
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III. Theory and PracticeA. Who Will Support Positivism? 1. The Working Class
2. Women
3. Thoughts, Feelings, and Action
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IV. Comte's Plans for the Future |
V. Comte: A Critical AssessmentA. Positive Contributions B. Basic Weaknesses in Comte's Theory |
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