Comte's System of Positivism Embraced Modernity by ______________

question 42

Multiple Choice

Comte's system of positivism embraced modernity by ______________.

• A) arguing that humans were indeed the product of evolution, and by virtue of their success, Europeans were superior in the world
• B) posing three phases of human development, with the last phase (modern) embracing science and quantitative methods for proving social theory
• C) rejecting the artifice of Romanticism and returning instead to the values of the Enlightenment
• D) cataloguing human accomplishments by degrees of technology
• E) None of these methods

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Definitions:

Seldom Develop

Rarely or infrequently come into existence or begin to exhibit a particular desirable quality.

Feeling of Control

The perception individuals have over the ability to influence outcomes in their lives, contributing to psychological well-being.

Encounter

A meeting or experience with someone or something, especially one that is unexpected or significant.

Get Hurt

Experiencing physical pain or injury, or emotional distress as a result of an action, event, or situation.