Positivist (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The philosopher was known for his positivist views, believing that all knowledge must be derived from observation and experience.
- A positivist approach to sociology focuses on understanding social phenomena through scientific observation and data analysis.
- Critics argue that positivist theories of crime overlook the complexities of human behavior and social context.
- The positivist movement in philosophy emphasized the use of reason and scientific method to understand the world.
- A positivist approach to history views the past as a series of verifiable facts that can be known through objective research and evidence.