SCMA*1090 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Political Philosophy, Social Statics, Scientific Method
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Everything is connected: sciences, society, ethics everything! He wants to apply the scientific method to study of society. Wanted to determine laws of society: like laws of physics or math, etc. In this stage of knowledge (of an individual), or of a science (a field of study) all things are thought. In this stage of knowledge (of an individual), or of a science (a field of study) all things are thought to be discoverable as effects of a hidden cause (eg. nature, fate) Highest stage" : seeking observations, seeking patterns, laws of cause and effect for each area of science. (eg. astronomy vs. astrology) Some parts are rapidly changing, and call for the rest to change rapidly. Some parts resist change, and try to prevent overall change. Compte sees the political struggles of revolutionary european history as following his 3 step model: theology (monarchism, metaphysical (rousseau"s political philosophy.
