Comtism

[ kom-tiz-uhm, kawn- ]

noun

1. the philosophy of Auguste Comte; positivism.

Other Words From

• Comtist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Comtism¹

1870–75; A. Comte + -ism

Example Sentences

Outside of Comtism, France has not produced many writers on philosophy, except philosophical historians.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he dabbled a little in Comtism; but very soon he threw aside that gigantic make-believe at believing.

From Project Gutenberg