# Art — A General View of Positivism character guide

> Art in A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-v-the-relation-of-positivism-to-art

## Who they are

Abstract concept discussed in Positivist aesthetics.

## Relationships

### [Humanity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/humanity)

_friendship_

Art is a creative force that beautifies and communicates the ideals of Humanity.

### [The Intellect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_intellect)

_friendship_

Art and the Intellect collaborate to harmonize emotion and reason in positivist culture.

### [the Positivist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_positivist)

_professional_

Art is employed by the Positivist as a tool for moral education and social cohesion.

### [Homer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/homer)

_friendship_

Homer is revered as a foundational poetic source that inspires the artistic imagination.

### [Catholicism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/catholicism)

_friendship_

Art historically flourished under Catholic patronage, but now seeks a new positivist direction.

## In the story

### [Introductory Remarks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/chapters/introductory-remarks)

Highlighted as a crucial element that will take its proper rank after the initial mental and social shock, leading Humanity toward perfection.

### [VI: Conclusion: The Religion of Humanity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/chapters/vi-conclusion-the-religion-of-humanity)

Assigned the function of idealizing truth and glorifying Humanity; integral to Positivist worship and education.

## Links

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- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se
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