positivism

Noun
  1. The form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation) (synset 106002252)
    is a type of: empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism - (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
    subtypes: comtism - Auguste Comte's positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top
    same as: logical positivism
  2. A quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness (synset 105174332)
    is a type of: quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
    subtypes: assertiveness, self-assertiveness - aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
    same as: positiveness, positivity

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