Het empirisme
Example: Het empirisme benadrukt dat kennis uit ervaring komt.
Definition
"Het empirisme" is a philosophical doctrine emphasizing that knowledge originates primarily from sensory experience and evidence rather than innate ideas or pure reason. It asserts that observation and experimentation are fundamental to understanding the world and acquiring true knowledge.
Etymology
The term "het empirisme" comes from the Greek word 'empeiria,' meaning 'experience.' It entered philosophical vocabulary through Latin and French before becoming established in Dutch. Did you know? The emphasis on experience as the source of knowledge challenged earlier philosophical ideas that relied heavily on abstract reasoning.
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"Het empirisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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