Louis Dudek

The residue of religion in my work appears as a modified transcendentalism, and the positivist scientific side of my thought appears as concreteness and realism. The effort to reconcile the two is at the core of all my poetry.

Canadian Poet

Alan Greenspan

Before I met Ayn Rand, I was a logical positivist, and accordingly, I didn't believe in absolutes, moral or otherwise. If I couldn't prove a proposition with facts and figures, it was without merit.

American Economist

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

From a purely positivist point of view, man is the most mysterious and disconcerting of all the objects met with by science.

French Philosopher

Shows a strong preference for scientific evidence in discussions or arguments.

Science Emphasis

Often rejects discussions on spirituality or abstract philosophy due to the lack of empirical grounding.

Dismisses Metaphysics

Is practical and bases ideas on facts and experiences, not just theories or ideals.

Not Idealistic

Views the scientific method as the only way to acquire true knowledge about reality.

Scientific Approach

Does not believe in concepts that cannot be tested or observed like fate or the supernatural.

Practical Evidence

Maintains objectivity, avoiding personal feelings or interpretations not supported by evidence.

Positivist

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