{"product_id":"a-general-view-of-positivism-9798902720423","title":"A General View of Positivism","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James K Beilby\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lushena Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lushena Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Surveys - Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA General View of Positivism\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJames K. Beilby\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a concise philosophical overview of \u003cstrong\u003epositivism\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tradition in modern thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeilby explains positivism as the view that \u003cstrong\u003egenuine knowledge is limited to empirically verifiable facts\u003c\/strong\u003e and the laws discovered by the natural and social sciences. The book outlines the movement's historical roots-especially in \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Comte\u003c\/strong\u003e-and its emphasis on scientific method, objectivity, and the rejection of metaphysics and theology as sources of knowledge. Beilby also highlights positivism's ambition to unify the sciences and apply scientific reasoning to social progress. Finally, the work notes key \u003cstrong\u003ecriticisms of positivism\u003c\/strong\u003e, including its difficulty accounting for values, ethics, religion, and non-empirical forms of understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, the book serves as a clear introduction to positivism, its goals, influence, and philosophical limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47594421584023,"sku":"9798902720423","price":3427.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798902720423.webp?v=1774985942","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-general-view-of-positivism-9798902720423","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}