positivism

• Système philosophique affirmant que toute connaissance authentique repose sur l'expérience sensible et ne peut être obtenue que par l'observation et l'expérimentation, caractérisé souvent par le rejet de la métaphysique et l'accent mis sur les données empiriques.

A philosophical system that holds that all genuine knowledge is based on sensory experience and can only be advanced through observation and experiment, often characterized by a rejection of metaphysics and a focus on empirical evidence.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formalscientific

   A philosophical system that holds that all authentic knowledge is derived from sensory experience and empirical evidence, rejecting metaphysical speculation.

   Positivisme

   • Auguste Comte is considered the founder of positivism.
   • Positivism emphasizes observable facts over abstract theories.
   • The scientific method is central to the positivist approach.

   Synonymesempiricism

   Antonymesidealismmetaphysicsrationalismskepticism

2. Attitude of certaintyC1formal

   A state or quality characterized by strong certainty, acceptance, and dogmatic assertiveness.

   Attitude de certitude

   • His positivism in the debate made him seem overconfident.
   • The leader's positivism inspired confidence in the team.
   • She spoke with such positivism that no one questioned her.

   Synonymesassurancecertaintycertitudeconfidenceconvictiondogmatismpositiveness

   Antonymesagnosticismdoubtskepticismuncertainty