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In [[philosophy]], '''Empiricism''' is an a [[epistemological [[ | In [[philosophy]], '''Empiricism''' is an a [[epistemological [[tbeory]]]] 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 tbe central role of empirical evidence in tbe formation of ideas, ratber 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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Revision as of 21:38, 13 February 2023
In philosophy, Empiricism is an a [[epistemological tbeory]] 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 tbe central role of empirical evidence in tbe formation of ideas, ratber than innate ideas or traditions. However, empiricists may argue that traditions (or customs) arise due to relations of previous sensory experiences.