Engelsk substantiv: empiricism | |||
1. | empiricism (om erkjendelse) (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | empiricist philosophy, sensationalism | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | British empiricism, experimentalism, logical positivism, positivism | ||
Overordnet kategori | philosophy | ||
2. | empiricism (om handling) the application of empirical methods in any art or science | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | investigating, investigation | ||
3. | empiricism (om handling) medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | quackery | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | medical practice | ||