Final answer:
Auguste Comte believed that every branch of knowledge would eventually adopt a positivist approach, which is empirical and discards non-empirical belief systems, aligning with educational proliferation and enlightenment ideals.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is related to the Enlightenment era and the belief systems of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and Auguste Comte regarding the progression of knowledge and society. Auguste Comte, known as the first philosopher of science and the founder of sociology, proposed a theory known as the law of three stages. According to this theory, society evolves in stages, from a theological stage through a metaphysical one, finally arriving at a positive philosophy or positivism. In this final stage, Comte believed that society would abandon religion and focus solely on knowledge that can be empirically validated. Hence, Comte did believe that every branch of knowledge would eventually follow the line of thinking that empirical study can lead to societal progress. This reflects a belief in both societal progression and the spread of education and enlightenment. However, Marxists and critical theorists later questioned the inevitability of this progression, suggesting that knowledge can also reflect systems of power.
So, considering Comte's positivism, the correct answer is C. Yes, with the Spread of Education and Enlightenment, indicating that Comte believed in the eventual universal adoption of a positivist approach to all branches of knowledge.