Synonyms of positivism

Noun


1. positivism, logical positivism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism

usage: the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)

2. positivity, positiveness, positivism, quality

usage: a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness

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