Positivism was first proposed by ___________ ?

Correct answer: C. Augustus Comte

  • A. Herbert Spencer
  • B. Emily Durkheim
  • C. Augustus Comte
  • D. None of thesePeople & Society

Explanation

Auguste Comte is credited with formulating positivism and applying the scientific method to the study of society. Durkheim later developed positivist sociology, but he was not its originator.

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