Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?

Auguste Comte French philosopher and pioneer of positivism (1798-1857)

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.

About Auguste Comte

Auguste Comte was a French philosopher, mathematician, and writer who formulated the doctrine of positivism. He is considered the first philosopher of science and played a key role in the development of sociology, coining the term and treating it as the crowning achievement of the sciences. Comte’s work was influenced by Henri de Saint-Simon and aimed to remedy the social disorder caused by the French Revolution.