# the Positivist — A General View of Positivism character guide

> the Positivist in A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-a-general-view-of-positivism

## Who they are

Generic adherent of Positivist philosophy.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

The Positivist acts as a devoted guide and systematizer for Humanity's moral and social progress.

### [Art](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/art)

_professional_

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

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

_rivalry_

The Positivist views Catholicism as an obsolete rival that must be replaced by the Religion of Humanity.

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