Understanding Positivism

Débora Andrade introduces positivism, a sociological theory from the 19th century, emphasizing scientific methods for understanding society. Auguste Comte, the father of positivism, is highlighted for his contributions, including the Law of Three States: theological, metaphysical, and positive. The video encourages viewers to download a mental map and subscribe to Descomplica for further learning.

What is the main topic of the video presented by Débora Andrade?

• The Enlightenment

• The concept of positivism

• The Industrial Revolution

• The history of Brazil

Who is considered the father of positivism?

• Émile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

During which historical periods did positivism emerge?

• The Scientific Revolution and the Romantic Era

• The French Revolution and the Age of Exploration

• The Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment

• The Renaissance and the Middle Ages

What was the primary goal of positivism according to the video?

• To promote religious beliefs

• To support political revolutions

• To achieve order and progress through science

• To encourage artistic expression

What does the phrase 'order and progress' relate to in the context of positivism?

• The slogan of the Industrial Revolution

• The motto of the French Revolution

• The inscription on the Brazilian flag

• The theme of the Enlightenment

What is the first stage in Comte's Three Stages of human thought?

• Scientific

• Theological

• Positive

• Metaphysical

Which stage of Comte's theory is characterized by reliance on imagination and supernatural explanations?

• Metaphysical

• Rational

• Positive

• Theological

What marks the transition from the theological to the metaphysical stage in Comte's theory?

• The development of industrial technology

• The use of scientific methods

• The questioning of supernatural explanations

• The reliance on religious beliefs

In Comte's theory, what characterizes the positive stage of human thought?

• Imagination and mythology

• Religious dogma

• Scientific observation and experimentation

• Philosophical speculation

What does Débora Andrade encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Read a novel

• Download a mental map

• Visit a museum

• Attend a live lecture