.. In the summer of 1 817 Comte was introduced to henri saint-Simon who was to have a major and lasting influence on Comte's life and works In 1824 Comte finally broke with his master 2021/2212021/2/21 8 • In the summer of 1817 Comte was introduced to Henri Saint-Simon • who was to have a major and lasting influence on Comte's life and works. • In 1824 Comte finally broke with his master