The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte, Volume 1

abstract acoustics action admit algebraic analytical analytical geometry application astronomy bodies calculus of variations Celestial Mechanics character chemical chemistry classification co-ordinates combination complete conceive conception concrete Concrete Mathematics consideration considered constitutes degree Descartes determine differential calculus difficulty direct distance distinct division doctrine dynamics earth electric electrology elementary elements equations equilibrium established fact fluids functions fundamental geometry gravity heat human mind hypotheses idea imperfect important inorganic inquiry integral calculus knowledge labours Lagrange laws Leibnitz less lines logical magnitudes mathematical analysis means ment metaphysical method modified motion natural philosophy necessary neral Newton object observation obtained Optics organic parallax perfect pheno phenomena phenomenon Physics physiology planets Positive Philosophy precision present primitive principle problem proportion quantities question Rational Mechanics refraction regard relation result scientific simple small number sound Statics substances supposed surface temperature theological theory thermological tion transcendental analysis true variables variations velocity whole