The Influence of Positivism on E. V. D e Roberti’s Socio-Philosophical Views Formation

Abstract

The article discusses the socio-philosophical views of E. V. De Roberti, who was the pioneer of the neo-positivist trend in Russia. De Roberti is a recognized theorist of socio-philosophical thought, whose sociological system was based on the “biosocial hypothesis”. This hypothesis had a huge impact on philosophers and sociologists who supported the organic theory as well as on those who supported the psychological approach, thus it violated the internal unity and consistency of their teachings. The work of E. V. De Roberti is an era in the development of the social philosophy of Russia during the pre-revolutionary period. The works of the Russian scientist have not lost their historical and scientific significance even today. Moreover, they are still a brilliant example of broad erudition and a relevant source of ideas. His life is an example of how a scientist can carry out his civic duty. These all are the things that are so necessary to preserve continuity in the development of Russian philosophical thought.