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jazziefee

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Comte believed that metaphysical speculation was
 
 

a. the highest stage of human thought.
   b. more advanced than theology, but inferior to scientific thought.
  c. the lowest stage of humanitys development.
  d. a way of thinking that complements scientific research.
 
 



Question 2

According to Comte, theology and belief in God
 
 

a. are rational, but should not play a role in philosophy.
  b. can be made the subject of philosophical demonstrations.
  c. are reasonable, but can only be arrived at through faith.
  d. represent humanity in its infancy.




hramirez205

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Answer to Question 1

b.

Answer to Question 2

d.



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