Comte described the earliest human societies as being at which stage of societal development?
A) theological stage
B) metaphysical stage
C) scientific stage
D) post-scientific stage

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Comte believed that the earliest human societies were at the theological stage, in which people explained the world through religious beliefs and supernatural forces. This was followed by the metaphysical stage, where people began to develop abstract concepts and ideas, and finally the scientific stage, where knowledge was based on empirical evidence and observations. The post-scientific stage is not a recognized stage of societal development in Comte's theory.

Comte Described the Earliest Human Societies as Being at Which