positivist

• Relativo a la doctrina filosófica del positivismo, que sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia sensible y del razonamiento lógico. También se aplica a quien adopta esta postura o a lo que se basa en hechos verificables.

Relating to the philosophical doctrine of positivism, which asserts that knowledge is derived from sensory experience and logical reasoning.

1. Relating to positivismC1formal

   Pertaining to the philosophical system of positivism, which holds that only scientific knowledge derived from empirical evidence is valid.

   Positivista (relativo al positivismo)

   • The positivist approach emphasizes observable facts over metaphysical speculation.
   • Her research follows a positivist methodology, relying on quantitative data.
   • Positivist thinkers argue that knowledge must be based on sensory experience.

   Sinónimosempiricalempiricistpositivisticscientific

   Antónimosidealistmetaphysicalspeculativetheological

• Persona que sostiene que el conocimiento válido proviene de hechos observables y datos empíricos, rechazando especulaciones metafísicas sobre orígenes o causas últimas. También puede referirse a alguien que confía en el método científico y en lo positivo o real.

A person who emphasizes observable facts and empirical evidence, excluding metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.

1. Follower of positivismC1formal

   A person who emphasizes observable facts and scientific evidence, excluding metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.

   positivista

   • The positivist argued that only empirical data can lead to true knowledge.
   • As a positivist, she rejected any explanation based on supernatural forces.
   • The debate between the positivist and the idealist lasted for hours.