Although the positivist approach has been a recurrent theme in the history of Western thought, the modern sense of the approach was developed by the philosopher and founding sociologist ................. in the early 19th century.

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Auguste Comte is credited with the development of the positivist approach in the modern sense during the early 19th century. He is often referred to as the father of sociology and was instrumental in establishing the discipline as a distinct field of study, emphasizing the importance of using scientific methods to understand society.

Although the Positivist Approach Has Been a Recurrent Theme in the History