'Empiricism' definitions:

Definition of 'empiricism'

From: WordNet
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience [syn: empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism]
noun
The application of empirical methods in any art or science
noun
Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings [syn: quackery, empiricism]

Definition of 'Empiricism'

From: GCIDE
  • Empiricism \Em*pir"i*cism\, n.
  • 1. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Metaph.) The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'empiricism'

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Words containing 'Empiricism'