French Philosopher Auguste Comte's Philosophy, the Belief That the World

question 86

Multiple Choice

French philosopher Auguste Comte's philosophy, the belief that the world can best be understood through scientific inquiry, became known as __________,

• A) absolutism
• B) positivism
• C) functionalism
• D) specific methodology

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Definitions:

Bacilli

A classification of bacteria that are rod-shaped, found in various environments and including both pathogenic and non-pathogenic species.

Lateral Gene Transfer

The non-inheritance transmission of genetic material between different species, contributing to genetic diversity and evolution.

Vertical Gene Transfer

The transmission of genetic information from parent to offspring through sexual or asexual reproduction.

Conjugal Gene Transfer

A process in bacteria where genetic material is transferred between bacterial cells through direct contact.