Auguste Comte Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"[When] Men are not allowed to think freely
about chemistry and biology,
why should they be allowed to think freely
about political philosophy?"

by:	Auguste Comte [Isidore Marie Auguste Fran�ois Xavier Comte] (1798-1857) French philosopher, was the founder of Positivism and Sociology
Source:	The Positive Philosophy, 1830-40
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Categories:	Freedom, Independence, Individual Rights, Liberty, Politics, Power, Science
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Je trouve que c'est bien de penser en toute libert� et par sa propre opinion. -- marie-pier 4
solid. -- RailsandDales, the b dot. 3
What a totalitarian thought. -- Professor Starobrno, Brno 5
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. -- Mike, Norwalk 5
With the exception of those who comment on this blog.... -- Robet, St. Emilion, France 5
(-; Robet, I like it - hmmm ;-) -- Mike, Norwalk 5
-- jim k, austin tx
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. -- Mike, Norwalk 4
Unholy fear and attendant oppression are legacies of the Fall. By Virtue, alone, can they be countervailed. -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1
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. -- Ronw13, Oregon 1