Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?
Meaning of the quote
According to the French sociologist Auguste Comte, people are often not allowed to freely think and discuss topics related to science, such as chemistry and biology. If that is the case, Comte believes that people should also not be allowed to freely think and discuss topics related to political philosophy. His main point is that if certain areas of knowledge are restricted, then all areas of knowledge should be treated the same way.
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Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?
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