The term ‘Positivism’ is originally derived from the ‘Positivist Philosophy’ enunciated by:

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The term ‘Positivism’ and the ‘Positivist Philosophy’ were originally enunciated by Auguste Comte, a French philosopher and sociologist. Comte’s philosophy emphasized the use of scientific methods and empirical evidence in studying society and history, rejecting metaphysical speculation.

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Auguste Comte is regarded as the father of sociology and the founder of Positivism. His approach sought to establish sociology as a rigorous science by focusing on observable facts and systematic analysis. Positivism had a profound influence on 19th and 20th-century social sciences and historiography.

Additional Knowledge:

• Theodor Mommsen was a renowned historian but not associated with founding Positivism.
• Peter Burke is a modern historian known for cultural history.
• Eric Cochrane was a historian of Renaissance Italy.