noun Download 🔗Share A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics. Examples : "The researcher's reliance on positivism meant she only considered data gathered through controlled experiments and rigorous statistical analysis, dismissing anecdotal evidence as unreliable. " philosophy doctrine theory science mind logic system Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A school of thought in jurisprudence in which the law is seen as separated from moral values; i.e. the law is posited by lawmakers (humans); legal positivism. Examples : "The professor explained that legal positivism focuses on what the law is, regardless of whether it's morally right or wrong. " philosophy law doctrine theory moral government politics state society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading