Cosmism And Positivism

Cosmism and Positivism is a book written by John Fiske, an American philosopher and historian, that explores the philosophical and scientific movements of cosmism and positivism. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on cosmism and the second part on positivism.In the first part, Fiske examines the cosmist movement, which originated in Russia in the late 19th century and was based on the idea that humanity should strive to achieve immortality through the use of science and technology. Fiske explores the origins of cosmism, its key figures, and its impact on Russian culture and society.In the second part, Fiske turns his attention to positivism, a philosophical movement that emerged in France in the mid-19th century and emphasized the importance of empirical evidence and scientific inquiry. Fiske examines the key ideas and figures of positivism, including Auguste Comte and Herbert Spencer, and explores its impact on Western philosophy and science.Throughout the book, Fiske provides a detailed and insightful analysis of these two influential movements, highlighting their similarities and differences and their lasting impact on modern thought. Cosmism and Positivism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and science, as well as the cultural and social contexts in which these ideas emerged.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy V2, by John Fiske. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766155749.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.