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Empiricism.
Empiricism - as a noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empiricist philosophysensationalismHypernyms (Closely Related)
philosophical doctrinephilosophical theoryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The application of empirical methods in any art or science
Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
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"The scientific method is based on empiricism, using observation and experimentation to gather data."
"The philosopher John Locke was a notable proponent of empiricism in the 17th century."
"The field of psychology often relies on empiricism to study human behavior."
"In medicine, evidence-based practice is rooted in the principles of empiricism."
"According to empiricism, truth is discovered through observation and experimentation."
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