empiricism

🇬🇧 UK/em'pirisizm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The philosophical doctrine that all knowledge comes from sensory experience and observation, not pure reason.

经验主义;经验论

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Empiricism emphasizes the role of experience in acquiring knowledge.

  • 2.

    The philosopher's approach was grounded in empiricism.

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