positivism
/ˈpɒzətɪvɪzəm/noun
उच्चारण पॉज़टिविज़म
प्रत्यक्षवाद, यथार्थवाद
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noun
- 1
[U] technical
a system of philosophy based on things that can be seen or proved by science and experience, rather than on ideas or beliefs
प्रत्यक्षवाद, यथार्थवाद
- Auguste Comte is regarded as the founder of positivism.
- logical positivism
- 2
[U]
the quality of being positive and hopeful
सकारात्मकता, आशावादिता
- Her positivism helped the team through a difficult year.
Synonyms optimism positivity hopefulness
Opposite pessimism negativity
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The French thinker Auguste Comte founded positivism and is also called the father of sociology.
French विचारक Auguste Comte ने positivism की स्थापना की थी और उन्हें समाजशास्त्र का जनक भी कहा जाता है।