Asked by David Khashabi on Sep 23, 2024
Positivism was
A) the idea that positive thinking made life better.
B) an economic philosophy calling for a positive trade balance.
C) a new mathematical theory.
D) the idea that human progress is inevitable.
E) the idea that modern technology is a positive thing.
Positivism
A philosophical approach advocating for the reliance on empirical evidence and scientific methods to acquire knowledge, minimizing metaphysical speculation.
Economic Philosophy
The study of values, principles, and practices that influence how an economy operates, including theories on production, distribution, consumption of goods and services.
Technology
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and everyday life, encompassing both tangible tools and digital advancements.
- Understand the intellectual movements and figures that influenced early modern philosophy, including positivism and the contributions of notable philosophers like Nietzsche.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the intellectual movements and figures that influenced early modern philosophy, including positivism and the contributions of notable philosophers like Nietzsche.