Associations to the word «Positivist»

Wiktionary

POSITIVIST, noun. A believer in positivism.

Dictionary definition

POSITIVIST, noun. Someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.
POSITIVIST, adjective. Of or relating to positivism; "positivist thinkers"; "positivist doctrine"; "positive philosophy".

Wise words

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Mark Twain