Empiricism
01
(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition
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John Locke is a central figure in philosophical empiricism.
Empiricism emphasizes observation over speculation.
02
the application of methods that are based on observation and experiment in any art, science, or field of study
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Modern chemistry relies heavily on empiricism in experiments.
The artist 's method showed empiricism in observing natural light.
03
medical practice or advice based on observation and experience, without reference to scientific or theoretical knowledge
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Empiricism dominated medicine before the advent of modern research.
The healer 's empiricism was effective but not scientifically explained.
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