Definition of Empirecism
Empiricism, a philosophical term applied to the theory that all
knowledge is derived from the senses and experience alone, to the
rejection of the theory of innate ideas; Locke, in modern times, is the
great representative of the school that advocates this doctrine supported
by Aristotle.
- Wikipedia
Em*pir"i*cism (?), n.
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.
3. (Metaph.) The philosophical theory
which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to
experience.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
- 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.
- The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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