The book ""Auguste Comte"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the French philosopher and sociologist, Auguste Comte. Comte is considered to be the founder of positivism, a philosophical and scientific approach that emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and rejects metaphysical speculation. The book explores Comte's life and work, including his early years as a student, his relationship with his mentor, Henri de Saint-Simon, and his development of the positivist philosophy. It also delves into Comte's personal life, including his marriage to Caroline Massin, his mental breakdown, and his later years.Throughout the book, Hubbard provides insights into Comte's ideas and their impact on the fields of philosophy, sociology, and science. He also discusses Comte's influence on other thinkers, such as John Stuart Mill and Herbert Spencer.Overall, ""Auguste Comte"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a man whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of the world today.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Philosophers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104028.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.