CEFR C2

empiricism

noun

Meaning

The philosophical theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience and evidence gathered through observation rather than innate ideas or pure logic.

Examples

Modern scientific method relies heavily on empiricism to validate hypotheses.
His approach to medicine was rooted in strict empiricism, rejecting any treatment that lacked clinical trial data.

Synonyms: observation, evidence-based, experimentalism, positivism

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empiricism (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/

Definition

The philosophical theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience and evidence gathered through observation rather than innate ideas or pure logic.

Examples

Modern scientific method relies heavily on empiricism to validate hypotheses.
His approach to medicine was rooted in strict empiricism, rejecting any treatment that lacked clinical trial data.
The debate between rationalism and empiricism has shaped Western philosophy for centuries.

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