VI. Religion of Humanity (developed during the latter stage of Comte’s life)
A. Need: There is a “need” for the organization of feeling, in addition to the application of positivism.
B. Nature: Humanity conceived as the “Great Being” should be he object of religious fervor. The clergy should consist of those well versed in positivism. Comte saw himself as the high priest of the religion. The religion includes a calendar and holydays based upon recognition of persons who made great contributions to the advance of society. There is also a positivist’s library (scriptural texts) of works by persons who made great contributions to the advancement of society.
