Factualist

/ˈfæktʃuəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who adheres to factualism, believing that facts and evidence should guide thinking and decisions rather than assumptions or ideology.

Etymology

From factualism + -ist (suffix for an adherent of a belief system). Created in parallel with other philosophical positions like realist and empiricist.

Kelly Says

A factualist is someone who would refuse to argue about something verifiable—they'd just look up the evidence and say 'here's what actually happened,' which frustrates people who love a good debate!

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