Biography · French philosopher, mathematician and sociologist

Auguste Comte

1798 · 1857

Years lived
59
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50
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Born

January 19, 1798

Roubaix, France

Died

September 5, 1857

Paris, France

Known for

French philosopher, mathematician and sociologist

Isidore Auguste Marie François Xavier Comte (January 19, 1798 – September 5, 1857) was a French philosopher, mathematician, and sociologist. He formulated the doctrine of positivism and is credited with inventing the term and discipline of sociology. His ideas were fundamental to modern scientific and social thought.

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