# A General View of Positivism — Character guide

> Key figures in A General View of Positivism by Auguste Comte.

- [Clotilde de Vaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/clotilde_de_vaux.md): Beloved muse and inspiration for the Religion of Humanity.
- [Auguste Comte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/auguste_comte.md): Founder of Positivism and author of this work.
- [Humanity](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/humanity.md): The collective Great Being worshipped in the Religion of Humanity.
- [Catholicism](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/catholicism.md): Historical religious system analyzed as a precursor to Positivism.
- [Communists](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/communists.md): Revolutionary group critiqued for their destructive tendencies.
- [the priesthood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_priesthood.md): Spiritual authority in Positivist society.
- [the proletary class](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_proletary_class.md): Working class seen as having aptitude for general views.
- [Positivism](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/positivism.md): The philosophical system presented as the final stage of human thought.
- [Dr. J. H. Bridges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/dr_j_h_bridges.md): Translator and commentator of this work.
- [The Intellect](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_intellect.md): Abstract faculty discussed in Positivist theory.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/homer.md): Ancient Greek poet cited as an example of early art.
- [Communism](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/communism.md): Political ideology critiqued in the text.
- [Cabanis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/cabanis.md): French physiologist referenced in Positivist thought.
- [the Economists](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_economists.md): School of economic thinkers critiqued by Comte.
- [Corneille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/corneille.md): French playwright cited as a model of dramatic art.
- [Chivalry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/chivalry.md): Medieval institution discussed in relation to women.
- [Poetry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/poetry.md): Art form analyzed in Positivist aesthetics.
- [De Maistre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/de_maistre.md): Counter-revolutionary thinker referenced by Comte.
- [the Positivist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/the_positivist.md): Generic adherent of Positivist philosophy.
- [Catholic Feudalism](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/catholic_feudalism.md): Historical socio-political system analyzed by Comte.
- [Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/bonaparte.md): Napoleon referenced as a historical figure.
- [Bacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/bacon.md): Francis Bacon cited as a precursor to Positivism.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/aristotle.md): Ancient philosopher referenced in Positivist history.
- [Gall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/gall.md): Phrenologist referenced in Positivist science.
- [Robespierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/robespierre.md): Revolutionary leader mentioned in historical analysis.
- [Charlemagne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/charlemagne.md): Medieval emperor cited as a historical example.
- [Molière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/moliere.md): French playwright referenced in art discussion.
- [Art](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_general_view_of_positivism_se/characters/art.md): Abstract concept discussed in Positivist aesthetics.

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