Talk:Auguste Comte

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 Definition:  (1798-1857), a French philosopher and sociologist, was the so-called 'father' of 'positivism, the theory of society. [d] [e]
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Perhaps a nit...

But I cringe whenever I see "so-called" or similar prefixes, or usages where putting a term in quotes can suggest it is being deprecated at best. While I have absolutely no idea of the candidates for father, mother, aunt, uncle, etc., of philosophy, if the "father of positivism" term is in reasonably common use, I'd tend to look for a sourced quote where I can attribute it and avoid "so-called".

"Comte was called the father of positivism by some-noted-philosopher [ source ]" should work. Howard C. Berkowitz 16:26, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Actually, I agree with you, Howard. But what to do about it is another matter. Will have a think - but please edit the 'ghastly phrase' out if you get there ahead of me!

Martin Cohen 20:04, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

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