Accordance Quote by Auguste Comte
“Indeed, every true science has for its object the determination of certain phenomena by means of others, in accordance with the relations which exist between them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Course of Positive Philosophy, 1830-1842
Science seeks to explain phenomena by linking them through causal relationships.
In simple terms: Science explains one thing using another.
Key Takeaway
Identify and study the links between causes and effects.
Themes
causality
methodology
knowledge
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy analysis
- education curriculum
- technology development
Key Concepts
positivism
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- What causal links have you assumed?
- How can you test these relationships?
A Different Perspective
May overlook complex, non‑linear interactions.
