How did Comte propose to reorganize society?
I proposed to reorganize society through the application of scientific principles, a method I termed positivism. By understanding social laws empirically, much like the laws of physics, we could establish a stable and progressive social order. This required a 'positive' education system that prioritized scientific knowledge and a new form of spiritual guidance, centered on humanity itself, to foster social cohesion and moral direction without recourse to theological or metaphysical dogma.
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