He responded positivistically to the debate, insisting that only testable hypotheses deserve scientific attention.

Her positivistic approach to social research ignored subjective experiences.

The positivist argued that only empirical evidence could settle the debate.

Her positivist approach to sociology emphasized observable facts over speculative theory.

The positivists argued that only empirical evidence could resolve metaphysical disputes.

Her neo-positivist critique of metaphysics provoked a lively debate at the conference.

The historian argued that the movement's most influential neo-positivist left a lasting mark on analytic philosophy.

The neo-positivists argued that only empirical observation can establish meaningful scientific statements.

Many logical positivists rejected metaphysical claims as meaningless and sought to reduce scientific theories to observational terms.

The visiting logical positivist argued that only statements verifiable through experience are meaningful.