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empiricists

 

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Noun empiricist has 1 sense
  1. empiricist - a philosopher who subscribes to empiricism
    --1 is a kind of
    philosopher

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Empiricists

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Empiricists refers to a philosophical school of thought that emphasizes the importance of experience and evidence in gaining knowledge. Empiricists believe that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience and observation, rather than from innate ideas or reason alone. They argue that humans acquire knowledge and understanding by actively engaging with the world through their senses.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Philosophical School of Thought

- John Locke and David Hume were prominent empiricists who greatly influenced the field of philosophy.

- Empiricists reject the notion of innate knowledge, asserting that all ideas come from experience.

Sense 2: Individuals Who Emphasize Experience

- As empiricists, they believed in learning through hands-on experimentation and practical application.

- The empiricists in the medical field base their treatment decisions on observed outcomes and evidence.

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