Passages From the Letters of Auguste Comte

Auguste Comte was a pioneering French philosopher and social theorist who developed the influential theory of positivism in the 19th century. This book presents a selection of his letters, many of which have never been translated into English before, offering a fascinating insight into his intellectual development and personal life. With illuminating commentary by John Kells Ingram, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of philosophy and social theory.

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