empiricism — the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 모든 지식이 감각 경험에서 나온다는 철학 이론, 경험주의
Korean pronunciation: 임**피**리시즘
Example Sentences
- The detective's empiricism led him to trust only what he could see and touch at the crime scene.
- My grandmother's cooking empiricism: 'Forget the recipe, taste and adjust until it's perfect!'
- The professor argued that empiricism revolutionized science by emphasizing observation over speculation.
empiricism
NOUN//ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm//
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
The scientist practices empiricism by learning through direct observation
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Through empiricism, he conquers criticism and skepticism!
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Origin
From Greek 'empeireia' meaning 'experience' or 'experiment,' derived from 'en' (in) + 'peira' (trial/experience). The suffix '-ism' denotes a philosophical theory or system of belief.
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“The detective's empiricism led him to trust only what he could see and touch at the crime scene.”
“My grandmother's cooking empiricism: 'Forget the recipe, taste and adjust until it's perfect!'”
“The professor argued that empiricism revolutionized science by emphasizing observation over speculation.”
“Thanks to empiricism, we now know that 'because I said so' is not valid scientific evidence.”
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