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 资深译员Lorna,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与房地产投资信托有关的法律文件。