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Book SynopsisThe historical significance of Auguste Comte's early writings is explored in Stuart Jones's substantial introduction, which explains the origins and development of Comte's ideas. Other scholarly apparatus include a chronology, biographical details of key figures, and a bibliographical note, making this edition fully accessible to students of nineteenth-century political thought.
Trade Review'Stuart Jones has done us a service by making these texts readily available once again. he has had the courage and the tenacity to produce an excellent new English version of Comte's text. History of Political Thought
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Notes on text and translation; Chronology; Biographical notes; Bibliographical note; 1. General separation between opinions and desires; 2. Summary appraisal of the general character of modern history; 3. Plan of the scientific work necessary for the reorganization of society; 4. Philosophical considerations on the sciences and scientists; 5. Considerations of the spiritual power; 6. Examination of Broussais's Treatise on Irritation.
