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- Publisher
- David Wesley & Co
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1871 American Psychological Association
- Pages
- 31 –39
- DOI
- 10.1037/12253-004
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Abstract
This chapter addresses the positivist view of organized authority superior to the practical authority exercised by men of wealth. What this spiritual power is and how it is to be organized is discussed. The positivist view that science will take possession of the domains of morality and religion as it has done within the inorganic world is explored. The chapter also discusses how Comte condemned scientists for their specialism, for devoting their lives to pursuits that had no immediate influence upon human life. Indications of the scientific body realizing their unused power are discussed. The artist as being a part of the priestly body of the future is explored. The positivist concept of the spiritual body's constitution is compared to the old order. The issue of the priesthood and clergy is also considered. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Published: Nov 8, 2010
Keywords: positivism; authority; spiritual power; science; morality; religion; Comte; priesthood; clergy