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What is August Comte known for in the field of Sociology?
What is August Comte known for in the field of Sociology?
- Developing the first theory of capitalism
- Creating the concept of functionalism
- Being the first social philosopher (correct)
- Founding the first sociology department
In which year did August Comte publish 'Positive Philosophy'?
In which year did August Comte publish 'Positive Philosophy'?
- 1825
- 1857
- 1851
- 1839 (correct)
What was the full name of August Comte?
What was the full name of August Comte?
- Isidore Marie Auguste François Xavier Comte (correct)
- Pierre Marie Auguste Comte
- François Isidore Comte
- August Lionel Comte
Which type of support did August Comte receive from other scholars?
Which type of support did August Comte receive from other scholars?
August Comte delivered a public lecture on which topic?
August Comte delivered a public lecture on which topic?
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Who is August Comte?
Who is August Comte?
A French philosopher who is considered the 'father of Sociology' because he was the first to study society scientifically.
What are August Comte's major works?
What are August Comte's major works?
"Positive Philosophy" (1839), "Positive Polity" (1851), and "Human Religion" (1857).
How did August Comte contribute to Sociology?
How did August Comte contribute to Sociology?
He coined the term "Sociology" while giving a lecture on "Positive Philosophy".
What is August Comte's approach to studying society?
What is August Comte's approach to studying society?
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Who were influenced by August Comte's work?
Who were influenced by August Comte's work?
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August Comte: Father of Sociology
- August Comte (1798-1857) was a French philosopher.
- He is considered the first social philosopher and the "father of sociology".
- Comte studied society scientifically, establishing sociology as a science.
- His work was supported by other important sociologists like Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber.
- Comte coined the term "sociology" during a lecture on "Positive Philosophy".
- His full name was Isidore Marie Auguste François Xavier Comte.
- He was born in Montpellier, France on January 19, 1798, to a Catholic family.
- Comte completed his studies at an Imperial school.
- Later, he taught at the École polytechnique.
- Key publications include Positive Philosophy (1830), Positive Polity (1851), and Human Religion (1857).
- Comte wrote other significant works on sociology.
- He died on September 5, 1857, at age 59.
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Explore the life and contributions of August Comte, the first social philosopher who established sociology as a science. This quiz delves into his key ideas, writings, and influence on later sociologists such as Spencer, Durkheim, and Weber.
