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In [[philosophy]], '''Empiricism''' is an a[[epistemological | In [[philosophy]], '''Empiricism''' is an a [[epistemological [[Theory]] that holds that knowledge or justification comes only or primarily from sensory experience. It is one of several views within epistemology, along with [[rationalism]] and [[skepticism]]. Empiricism emphasizes the central role of empirical evidence in the formation of ideas, raTher than innate ideas or traditions. However, empiricists may argue that traditions (or customs) arise due to relations of previous sensory experiences. | ||
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In philosophy, Empiricism is an a [[epistemological Theory that holds that knowledge or justification comes only or primarily from sensory experience. It is one of several views within epistemology, along with rationalism and skepticism. Empiricism emphasizes the central role of empirical evidence in the formation of ideas, raTher than innate ideas or traditions. However, empiricists may argue that traditions (or customs) arise due to relations of previous sensory experiences.