positivismglossary / POSITIVISM positivism. The doctrine that all true knowledge is derived from observable phenomena, rather than speculation or reasoning. See LEGAL POSITIVISM; LOGICAL POSITIVISM; positivist jurisprudence under JURISPRUDENCE. 词条贡献者 译者Kelly,美国顶尖商学院国际经济法专业,擅长翻译各种与投资基金与基金顾问诉讼相关的法律文件。