"postpositivism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: post- + positivism Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|post|positivism}} post- + positivism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} postpositivism (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) A metatheoretical stance that critiques and amends positivism, saying that theories, background, knowledge and values of the researcher can influence what is observed and that human knowledge is based upon human conjectures. Wikipedia link: postpositivism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: postempiricism
    Sense id: en-postpositivism-en-noun-qmrgjfTx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with post- Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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