positivistic
/,pɔziti'vistik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or based on positivism: Pertaining to the philosophical system that holds that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- His approach to sociology is strictly positivistic, relying solely on observable data.
- The positivistic doctrine rejects metaphysical speculation as meaningless.
Advanced Usage
Positivistic methodology: Refers to a research approach that emphasizes empirical, quantifiable observations and often uses statistical analysis.
- The study was conducted using a positivistic methodology to ensure objectivity.
Positivistic worldview: Describes a perspective that the world can be understood through science and logic alone.
- His positivistic worldview left little room for spiritual or artistic interpretations of reality.
Variants and Related Words
Positivism (n): The philosophical system itself.
- Logical positivism was a major school of thought in the early 20th century.
Positivist (n/adj): A person who adheres to positivism, or the adjective form meaning the same as 'positivistic'.
- Auguste Comte is considered a founding positivist.
Synonyms
- Empiricist: Emphasizing observation and experiment.
- Scientific: Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Related Phrases
- Positivistic science: Science conducted according to positivist principles.
- He argued that only positivistic science could yield reliable truths about the universe.
Adjective
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of or relating to positivism
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positivist thinkers
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positivist doctrine
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positive philosophy
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