Auguste Comte argued that society goes through three stages: theological, ______, and positivist.

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The three stages of societal development according to Auguste Comte are theological, metaphysical, and positivist. The theological stage was characterized by a belief in supernatural explanations for events. The metaphysical stage was characterized by the belief in abstract and philosophical concepts such as "natural rights." Finally, the positivist stage was characterized by an emphasis on scientific reasoning and empirical observation. Therefore, the best choice would be C) metaphysical.

Auguste Comte Argued That Society Goes Through Three Stages: Theological