The object of Philosophy is to present a systematic view of human life as a basis for modifying its imperfections--The Theological Synthesis failed to include the practical side of human nature--But the Positive spirit originated in practical life--In human nature, and therefore in the Positive system, Affection is the preponderating element--The proper function of Intellect is the service of the Social Sympathies--Under Theology the Intellect was the slave of the Heart; under Positivism, its servant--The subordination of the Intellect to the Heart is the subjective principle of Positivism--Objective basis of the system: Order of the external World, as revealed by Science--By it the selfish …
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