positivism

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Synonyms: positivist, positivity, positives, positivists

Antonyms: positivist, positivity, positives, positivists

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} 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]].
2. {{lb|en|legal}} A school of thought in [[jurisprudence]] in which the [[law]] is seen as separated from [[moral]] values; ''i.e.'', the law is ''[[posit]]ed'' by [[lawmaker]]s ([[people]]).

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