Arrange the following three stages proposed by August Comte in the proper sequence:

• A. Theological stage
• B. Positive stage
• C. Metaphysical stage
  
• CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER BELOW:

Correct option is B

A,C,B 

Auguste Comte's Law of Three Stages:

Auguste Comte, considered one of the founders of sociology, proposed the "Law of Three Stages" to explain the evolution of human thought and society. He argued that societies progress through these three stages in a linear and hierarchical manner.

1. Theological Stage (or Fictitious Stage):

   • This is the earliest stage of human understanding.
   • People explain phenomena by attributing them to supernatural beings or forces.
   • It is further divided into:
     • Fetishism: Belief in inanimate objects having spirits.
     • Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods.
     • Monotheism: Belief in a single god.

2. Metaphysical Stage (or Abstract Stage):

   • This stage is a transitional phase between the theological and positive stages.
   • People begin to explain phenomena using abstract philosophical concepts and forces, rather than supernatural beings.
   • Concepts like "nature" and "essence" are used to understand the world.

3. Positive Stage (or Scientific Stage):

   • This is the highest stage of human understanding.
   • People rely on scientific observation, experimentation, and logic to explain phenomena.
   • Emphasis is placed on discovering the laws that govern the world through empirical evidence.

Correct Sequence:

The proper sequence of these stages, as proposed by Comte, is:

1. A. Theological stage
2. C. Metaphysical stage
3. B. Positive stage