Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Auguste Comte Quote “[When] Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology, why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?” ~ Auguste Comte [Isidore Marie Auguste François Xavier Comte] (1798-1857) French philosopher, was the founder of Positivism and SociologyThe Positive Philosophy, 1830-40 Freedom , Independence , Individual Rights , Liberty , Politics , Power , Science Ratings and Comments 4 Reply marie-pier 8/25/05 Je trouve que c'est bien de penser en toute liberté et par sa propre opinion. 3 Reply RailsandDales, the b dot. 9/20/05 solid. 5 Reply Professor Starobrno, Brno 3/7/12 What a totalitarian thought. 5 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/11/14 From a totalitarian's perspective, it makes perfect sense. The reverse is applied politics; when men are not allowed to think freely about political philosophy, chemistry and biology become accepted 'ONLY' within state parameters. Welcome to Amerika. 5 Reply Robet, St. Emilion, France 9/11/14 With the exception of those who comment on this blog.... 5 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/11/14 (-; Robet, I like it - hmmm ;-) Reply jim k, austin tx 9/11/14 4 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/3/17 I have a close friend that is a chemist. In his specific endeavor he said he can believe the periodic chart from high school but most everything after that is well - - - um - - - sometimes almost close - maybe? He says any books he gets on his specialty, prior to the 19 hundreds are much more accurate. Then, all the newest advances are kept private by the discovering company. 1 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 11/3/17 Unholy fear and attendant oppression are legacies of the Fall.By Virtue, alone, can they be countervailed. 1 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 11/3/17 Dictates of higher authority, govern closely absolute truth, a sizable payday coupled with a wholesome life style keep the rebels in check. Earthly treasures bind the mouth that would otherwise speak. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Auguste Comte quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Independence quotes Individual Rights quotes Liberty quotes Politics quotes Power quotes Science quotes About Auguste Comte Bio of Auguste Comte Quotations by Auguste Comte Books by/about Auguste Comte Auguste Comte videos Auguste Comte on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Auguste Comte