Definitions for empiricism

empiricism em·pir·i·cism

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IPA: /ɛmˈpɪr əˌsɪz əm/

Empiricism is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

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Definitions for empiricism

noun

  1. empirical method or practice.
  2. Philosophy. the doctrine that all knowledge is derived from sense experience. Compare rationalism (def 2).
  3. undue reliance upon experience, as in medicine; quackery.
  4. an empirical conclusion.

Origin of empiricism

First recorded in 1650-60; empiric + -ism

Examples for empiricism

Animal magnetism or mesmerism had been involved in mystery and empiricism.

Throughout civilized Europe a sort of carnival of empiricism prevailed.

If President-elect Obama truly does forecast a new Age of empiricism, then Larry is the best choice for Treasury.

Roosevelt, the Emperor of empiricism, never learned the lesson Keynes tried to teach.

That we all of us have feelings, empiricism feels quite sure.

Observation is the fundamental logical principle of empiricism.

The critical disposition of empiricism is well exemplified here.

Immediate data are the counters of experience, but they are the money of empiricism.

Comte's teachings are a combination of empiricism and socialism.

Is it not the real door of separation between empiricism and Rationalism?

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