Is Positivism Inevitable in Geography?
Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · pp. 1–6 · Published 5 Aug 2016
10.9734/JGEESI/2016/28000Abstract
This question appears to be anachronistic in the sense that, as at today, Geography – both physical and human - has fully embraced and adopted Positivism as a philosophy and methodology of acquiring valid knowledge. Therefore, it is no longer a question of inevitability but rather its suitability and sustainability. Nevertheless, this paper attempts to describe Positivism as a philosophical and methodological approach, traces the history of its introduction into geographic inquiry, evaluates its contributions and criticisms, and finally examines what it portends for the future.
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