Comte: Early Political Writings

by Auguste Comte

Book Overview

The French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) is generally acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of sociology, and one of the most influential grand theorists of the nineteenth century. This edition of his early essays from the 1820s is based on a new translation, and aims to make his ideas and the development of his thought accessible to modern readers. A comprehensive introduction establishes the historical significance of Comte's work...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521469236
• ISBN13: 9780521469234
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"