Positivism

Of empiricism.   May also be referred to as logical positivism.

The form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation).

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  • Comtism 0 facts

    Auguste Comte's positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced...

Positivist

  • positivist 3 facts

    Someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins...

  • logical positivist 1 facts

    Someone who maintains that any statement that cannot be verified empirically...