Positivist (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The philosopher's positivist approach to the study of human behavior led her to focus on empirical data rather than abstract theories.
- As a positivist, he rejected any attempt to explain the workings of the universe in terms of supernatural forces.
- The positivist school of thought dominated the social sciences in the late 19th century, emphasizing the importance of observation and measurement.
- Her positivist methodology was criticized for neglecting the role of cultural and historical context in shaping social phenomena.
- The positivist philosopher argued that true knowledge can only be derived from sense experience and that all else is mere speculation.