positivism

noun

Meaning

A philosophical system recognizing only that which can be scientifically verified or logically proven as the exclusive basis for human knowledge.

Examples

Auguste Comte is widely regarded as the father of modern positivism.
The curriculum shifted away from abstract metaphysics toward a strict adherence to logical positivism.

Synonyms: empiricism, objectivism, scientism

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positivism

noun

Pronunciation: ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪ.vɪ.zəm

Definition

A philosophical system recognizing only that which can be scientifically verified or logically proven as the exclusive basis for human knowledge.

Examples

Auguste Comte is widely regarded as the father of modern positivism.
The curriculum shifted away from abstract metaphysics toward a strict adherence to logical positivism.
Critics argue that legal positivism ignores the moral dimensions of justice.

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