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Ideas for 'The Sign of Four', 'Intro to Positive Philosophy' and 'Towards a Universal Characteristic'

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1. Philosophy / B. History of Ideas / 1. History of Ideas

12104

All ideas must be understood historically [Comte]

12105

Our knowledge starts in theology, passes through metaphysics, and ends in positivism [Comte]

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 6. Metaphysics as Conceptual

12112

Metaphysics is just the oversubtle qualification of abstract names for phenomena [Comte]

1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 2. Positivism

12106

Positivism gives up absolute truth, and seeks phenomenal laws, by reason and observation [Comte]

12111

Positivism is the final state of human intelligence [Comte]

1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 3. Scientism

12114

Science can drown in detail, so we need broad scientists (to keep out the metaphysicians) [Comte]

12116

Only positivist philosophy can terminate modern social crises [Comte]