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empiricists

/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does empiricists mean?

noun

Philosophers who believe that knowledge comes from experience and observation, rather than from reason or authority. Empiricists emphasize the role of sensory experience in the formation of knowledge.

Example

"The empiricists of the 17th century, such as John Locke, laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry."

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