Comtism

[ kom-tiz-uhm, kawn- ]

noun

the philosophy of Auguste Comte; positivism.

Origin of Comtism

¹

1870–75; A. Comte + -ism

Other words from Comtism

Comtist, noun, adjective

Words Nearby Comtism

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How to use Comtism in a sentence

Outside of Comtism, France has not produced many writers on philosophy, except philosophical historians.
A Short History of French Literature | George Saintsbury
Then he dabbled a little in Comtism; but very soon he threw aside that gigantic make-believe at believing.
Sunrise | William Black

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