sensationalism

• Substantiv, das die Verwendung aufregender, schockierender oder übertriebener Themen bezeichnet, besonders im Journalismus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen und den Massengeschmack zu bedienen.

A noun referring to the use of exciting, shocking, or exaggerated subject matter, especially in journalism, to attract attention and appeal to popular tastes.

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1. Vulgar or exciting contentC1formal

   Material or subject matter deliberately designed to excite, shock, or appeal to unrefined tastes.

   Sensationsmache

   • The tabloid was criticized for its reliance on sensationalism to sell copies.
   • The movie relied on cheap sensationalism rather than a compelling story.
   • Many reality TV shows are built on sensationalism and manufactured drama.

   Synonymeluridnessmelodramapulptitillationyellow journalism

   Antonymemoderationrestraintsobriety

2. Journalistic practiceC1formalbusiness

   The use of shocking, exaggerated, or lurid subject matter in news reporting to attract a large audience.

   Sensationsjournalismus

   • The news channel was accused of sensationalism in its coverage of the disaster.
   • Sensationalism in journalism often undermines the truth.
   • The editor warned against sensationalism and urged reporters to stick to the facts.

   Synonymeexploitationluridnessyellow journalism

3. Ethical doctrine (philosophy)C2formal

   The philosophical view that feelings or emotions are the sole criterion for determining what is morally good.

   Sensualismus (ethische Doktrin)

   • Sensationalism as an ethical theory argues that pleasure is the ultimate good.
   • The philosopher's work explored the limits of sensationalism in moral reasoning.
   • Critics of sensationalism claim it ignores rational principles of ethics.

   Synonymesentimentalism

4. Epistemological doctrine (philosophy)C2formal

   The theory that all knowledge originates from sensory experience.

   Sensualismus

   • Sensationalism in epistemology holds that the mind is a blank slate at birth.
   • The philosopher argued for a form of sensationalism, rejecting innate ideas.
   • Modern psychology has moved beyond the strict sensationalism of early empiricists.

   Synonymeempiricismsensualism