| 单词 | positivism |
| 释义 | Word Frequency positivism(ˈpɒzɪtɪˌvɪzəm) noun 1. a strong form of empiricism, esp as established in the philosophical system of Auguste Comte, that rejects metaphysics and theology as seeking knowledge beyond the scope of experience, and holds that experimental investigation and observation are the only sources of substantial knowledge See also logical positivism 2. Also called: legal positivism the jurisprudential doctrine that the legitimacy of a law depends on its being enacted in proper form, rather than on its content Compare natural law (sense 3)3. the quality of being definite, certain, etc Derived forms positivist (ˈpositivist) noun, adjective positivistic (ˌpositivˈistic) adjective positivistically (ˌpositivˈistically) adverb |
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