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Auguste Comte
French philosopher and founder of positivism, discussed in relation to modern thought.
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Also known as Comte
First appearance: heretics
Auguste Comte shows up with force in Christmas and the Aesthetes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Comte is praised for his insight into the necessity of ritual and mummery, even if his philosophy is insufficient.
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