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Empiricism
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अनुभववाद
a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience
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अनुभववाद
the application of empirical methods in any art or science
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अनुभववाद
medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
उदाहरण
In contrast to rationalism, which posits that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge, empiricism insists that all knowledge originates from empirical evidence gathered through the senses.
The scientific method is deeply rooted in empiricism, relying on systematic observation, experimentation, and evidence to draw conclusions about natural phenomena.
Philosophers such as John Locke and David Hume are key figures in the development of empiricism, emphasizing the role of experience in shaping our understanding of the world.
Critics of empiricism argue that it may overlook the importance of a priori knowledge and the inherent structures of the mind that influence how we perceive and interpret experiences.
Epistemological theories vary widely, from empiricism to rationalism to constructivism.
