Positivist (noun)

1. A person who holds that positive knowledge is based on observable facts and scientific method, and that metaphysics and theology are without foundation or authority.
2. A person who emphasizes observable facts and scientific method in the study of society and human behavior.

Origin:

From french positiviste, from positif "positive".

Examples:

1. The positivist approach in sociology focuses on collecting and analyzing data to test hypotheses.
2. Positivists argue that knowledge of social phenomena can be obtained through scientific methods.
3. He was a positivist and believed that truth could be found through reason and scientific inquiry.
4. Positivists believe that knowledge is based on facts and evidence.
5. He was a positivist and believed that knowledge is based on facts and evidence, not opinion or authority.