positivism
Signification (Anglais)
- (countable, uncountable) A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.
- (countable, uncountable) A school of thought in jurisprudence in which the law is seen as separated from moral values; i.e. the law is posited by lawmakers (humans).
Concepts
Opposé de
antipositivism
Synonymes
positive philosophy
Traductions
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/
Étymologie (Anglais)
Borrowed from French positivisme, from positif (“positive”). Equivalent to positive + -ism.
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