Comte

Question 1

Comte- What did Comte say about the relationship between theory and fact?

Answer 1

Comte said that theory cannot be created without observing fact, but you need fact to observe a theory

Question 2

Comte- Why is the metaphysical stage necessary?

Answer 2

Because the theological and scientific stages are so different, it is impossible to go directly between the two

Question 3

Comte - What are the 5 groups of knowledge?

Answer 3

Astrological, terrestrial, chemical, physiological, and social

Question 4

Comte - Name the two criticisms of Positive philosophy?

Answer 4

Because there are so many branches of knowledge, Positive philosophy can be seen as weak, as there is no uniting factor between them all

Positive philosophy can only be observed in action and in relation to things which it acts upon

Question 5

Comte- Describe the relationship between the Static and the Dynamic

Answer 5

Observation of things in action (Dynamic) leads to the creation of laws and theories (Static)

Question 6

Comte- Name two benefits of Positive philosophy

Answer 6

Positive philosophy generates education

Positive philosophy strengthens when the branches of knowledge are used in collaboration with each other

Question 7

Comte- What is the issue of all three stages being present in society at the same time?

Answer 7

It destabilises our understanding of knowledge - the Positive philosophy and general theories must dominate in order to stabilise societies

Question 8

Comte- Name and explain the three stages of knowledge

Answer 8

Theological, the idea of God being the creator of all knowledge; Meta-physical, the idea of an ambiguous higher power being the creator of all knowledge; Scientific, the idea of fact and evidence being used to explain knowledge