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.