Did Comte’s religion of “Positivism” break this link? Before discussing the thoughts of Auguste Comte (1798–1857), it is useful to define the terms “religion” and “supernatural” and then consider the philosopher’s approach within these boundaries. The Oxford English Dictionary defines religion as ‘Action or conduct indicating belief in, obedience to, and reverence for a god,Continue reading “Is religion always synonymous with belief in the supernatural?”
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Is religion always synonymous with belief in the supernatural?
Did Comte’s religion of “Positivism” break this link? Thoughts on whether belief or faith can be exclusive of a deity.
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