Auguste Comte (1798–1857) was a French philosopher best known as the founder of positivism and sociology. He is recognized for his efforts to apply the scientific method to the social world, advocating for a systematic study of society that would lead to social progress. Comte's work emphasized the importance of observation and empirical evidence as the basis for knowledge, rejecting metaphysics and theological explanations.
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