comtism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical and social movement originating in France in the late 19th century, characterized by the belief in the primacy of the individual and the rejection of abstract rationalism and absolute truth.

  - "Comtism was a significant intellectual movement in late 19th-century France."
  - "The ideas of comtism influenced modern philosophy and social thought."

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Variants

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Comtean , Comtian , Comtism , Comtisms , Comtist , Comtists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of its founder, Auguste Comte (1798-1857), a French philosopher who is considered the father of sociology.

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Trivia

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1. Auguste Comte is also known as the 'Father of Sociology'.

2. Comtism was the first systematic attempt to develop a philosophical framework for the social sciences.

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Related Concepts

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1. Positivism: A philosophical movement associated with comtism, which emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and the application of scientific methods to various areas of knowledge.

2. Sociology: A social science that emerged from comtism and focuses on the study of social structures, social institutions, and social relationships.

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Culture

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Comtism had a profound impact on European intellectual history and marked the transition from the modern to the contemporary era. It influenced various fields, including philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.

How to Memorize "comtism"

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   - Imagine a French philosopher, Auguste Comte, sitting in a study surrounded by books and papers, deep in thought as he develops the principles of comtism.

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   - Associate the term 'comtism' with the idea of individualism and the rejection of abstract rationalism.
   - Think of comtism as the intellectual foundation for modern social sciences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Comte's contribution to modern thought' to help memorize the name of the founder and the significance of comtism.

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