In describing the law of the three stages,Auguste Comte believed that knowledge moved to the ,where explanations were based on abstract philosophical speculations,and the state becomes the prominent social unit.
A)positive stage
B)theological stage
C)metaphysical stage
D)scientific stage

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According to Comte's law of the three stages, knowledge starts in the theological stage where explanations are based on religious and supernatural beliefs. It then moves to the metaphysical stage where explanations are based on abstract philosophical speculation. Finally, it reaches the positive or scientific stage where explanations are based on empirical observation and scientific method. In the metaphysical stage, Comte believed that the state becomes the prominent social unit, but this is replaced by the concept of society in the positive stage. Therefore, the best choice is C, the metaphysical stage, as it fits both criteria mentioned in the question.

In Describing the Law of the Three Stages,Auguste Comte Believed