positivism
positivism
Noun
This term describes a rigorous adherence to empirical evidence and logical proof, often rejecting metaphysics or intuition. In a general philosophical sense, it carries a connotation of scientific objectivity and a belief that the world can be understood through observable facts.
In the specific context of legal theory, it creates a sharp distinction between what the law is and what the law ought to be. This perspective views law as a social construct created by human authority, stripping away the assumption that legal validity requires a moral justification.