A General View of Postivism

English-language translation of Auguste Comte's 'Discours sur l'ensemble du positivisme' (1848, 2nd ed. 1851; translated 1865). No markings, annotations, or inscriptions. Top edge in gilt. Quarter white vellum and blue cloth, bright gilt titling to the spine.The boards remain secure and in excellent condition (the cloth being notably clean), with some predictable ageing to the vellum. With an Introduction by Frederic Harrison. xx, 444pp. (Full (pithy) English title: 'Republic of the West, Order and Progress: A General View of Positivism Or, Summary Exposition of the System of Thought and Life, Adapted to the Great Western Republic, formed of the Five Advanced Nations, the French, Italian, Spanish, British and German, which, since the time of Charlemagne, have always constituted a Political Whole.").