positivist

• Relatif à la doctrine philosophique du positivisme, qui soutient que la connaissance repose sur l'expérience sensible et le raisonnement logique.

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.

   positiviste (relatif au positivisme)

   • 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.

   Synonymesempiricalempiricistpositivisticscientific

   Antonymesidealistmetaphysicalspeculativetheological

• Personne qui accorde une importance centrale aux faits observables et aux données empiriques, rejetant les spéculations métaphysiques sur l'origine ou les causes finales.

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.

   positiviste (follower of positivism)

   • 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.