Definition: The term "nonpositivistic" is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the idea of objective reality, without any subjective or individualized experience. It aims to reconcile the dualism and determinism that are often associated with positivism with an approach that focuses on the objectivity and universality of truth, rather than personal experiences. Nonpositivists believe that all knowledge is inherently objective, and that it can be understood through a set of universal principles or axioms.