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Definition of Empiricism
1. Noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
Specialized synonyms: British Empiricism, Experimentalism, Logical Positivism, Positivism
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Empiricist
2. Noun. The application of empirical methods in any art or science.
3. Noun. Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings.
Generic synonyms: Medical Practice
Derivative terms: Empiric, Empirical, Quack
Definition of Empiricism
1. n. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
Definition of Empiricism
1. Noun. A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation. ¹
2. Noun. (philosophy) A doctrine which holds that the only or, at least, the most reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially perception by means of the physical senses. (Often contrasted with rationalism.)''Dictionary of Philosophy'', Dagobert D. Runes (ed.), Philosophical Library, 1962. ''See:'' "Empiricism" by Morris T. Keeton, p. 89 which explains 9 philosophical senses of "empiricism."''The Encyclopedia of Philosophy'', Paul Edwards (ed.), Macmillan, 1967. ''See:'' "Empiricism" by D. W. Hamlyn, vol. 2, pp. 499-505. ¹
3. Noun. (medicine dated) A practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; the method or practice of an empiric. ¹
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Definition of Empiricism
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Medical Definition of Empiricism
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1. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
2. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery.
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