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positivist

/pɒzɪˈtɪvɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does positivist mean?

noun

A person who believes that knowledge and values can be obtained through reason and observation, and that the truth can be determined through scientific methods. A person who advocates for a positive and optimistic view of life.

Example

"The positivist philosopher believed that the world could be understood through empirical evidence and rational inquiry."

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