L'empirisme



Example: L'empirisme defensa que el coneixement ve de l'experiència.

Definition


"L'empirisme" is a philosophical doctrine asserting that knowledge primarily comes from sensory experience rather than innate ideas or pure reason. It emphasizes observation and experimentation as the foundation for understanding the world and acquiring information.

Etymology


The word "l'empirisme" originates from the Greek term 'empeiria,' meaning experience, combined with the suffix '-ism' which denotes a system of belief or practice. Did you know? The term gained prominence during the Enlightenment when thinkers promoted evidence-based knowledge over tradition or speculation.

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