empiricism

• Doutrina filosófica que afirma que todo conhecimento deriva primordialmente da experiência sensorial, sendo frequentemente aplicada em contextos científicos e médicos ao enfatizar a observação e as evidências em detrimento da pura teoria.

A philosophical doctrine asserting that knowledge originates primarily from sensory experience, often applied in scientific and medical contexts to emphasize observation and evidence over pure theory.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The theory that all knowledge originates from sensory experience, rejecting innate ideas or revelation as sources of truth.

   Doutrina filosófica

   • Empiricism argues that the mind is a blank slate at birth.
   • John Locke is considered a key figure in British empiricism.
   • The debate between rationalism and empiricism has shaped modern philosophy.

   Sinônimossensationalism

   Antônimosdogmatismidealismrationalism

2. Methodological approachC1formalscientific

   The practice of relying on observation, experimentation, and measurable evidence in scientific or artistic work.

   Abordagem metodológica

   • Modern science is built on the principles of empiricism.
   • The artist's empiricism is evident in his detailed studies of light.
   • Empiricism in psychology emphasizes data from controlled experiments.

   Sinônimosexperimentalism

   Antônimosdogmatismidealismrationalismspeculation

3. Medical practiceC2formalmedical

   A historical approach to medicine based on practical observation and experience, often without understanding underlying scientific principles.

   Empirismo na medicina

   • Ancient empiricism in medicine relied on trial and error.
   • Some traditional remedies are rooted in empiricism rather than science.
   • The physician's empiricism helped treat patients before modern diagnostics.