positivism

• Corrente filosófica que afirma que todo conhecimento genuíno se baseia na experiência sensorial e só pode ser obtido por meio da observação e do experimento, rejeitando a metafísica e priorizando os dados empíricos.

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.

   Doutrina filosófica

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

   Sinônimosempiricism

   Antônimosidealismmetaphysicsrationalismskepticism

2. Attitude of certaintyC1formal

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

   Positivismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassurancecertaintycertitudeconfidenceconvictiondogmatismpositiveness

   Antônimosagnosticismdoubtskepticismuncertainty