We
here at Moral Fabric like to focus on the positive side
of life relating to the infinite world of optimistic constructive
existence, and reflect so in our t-shirts.
In
common usage positive is sometimes used in affirmation,
as a synonym for "yes" or to express "certainty".
Sometimes means a beneficial, nurturing or optimistic
influence.
In economics a positive statement speaks only about
what are predictions of behavior of economic actors
and not the normative aspect what what actors should
do. See positive economics.
In mathematics, a number is called positive if its value
is greater than zero. See negative and non-negative
numbers.
In functional analysis, a bounded linear operator is
positive if its spectrum consists of positive real numbers.
In physics, one distinguishes positive and negative
electric charges.
In optics, converging lenses are also called positive
lenses.
In linguistics, positive is the form of an adjective
or adverb on which comparative and superlative are formed.
If a scientific test for a condition or hypothesis is
applied, the outcome is termed positive if the condition
is detected or the hypothesis confirmed (or, rather,
not disproved).
If a medical test for a certain disease is applied,
the outcome is termed positive if the disease is detected.
In the humanities and social sciences, a theory is called
positive if it aims to describe what is the case as
opposed to what ought to be the case. See positive science.
In the philosophy of law and other areas, a right or
freedom may be positive (see negative and positive rights).
In philosophy, positivism is the name for theories which
aim to be based on facts alone, eschewing metaphysics
and religion.
In astrology, positive is a term commonly used to described
the supposedly extroverted personalities of the fire
and air signs.
In policy debate, affirmative is the team which affirms
the resolution.