1. The philosophical view that experience, especially sensory experience, is the source of all knowledge
Empiricism emphasizes observation and experimentation over theoretical reasoning.
O empirismo enfatiza a observação e a experimentação acima do raciocínio teórico.
2. The practice of relying on observation, experience, and experimentation rather than theory and pure logic
The scientist's empiricism led her to base her conclusions on extensive laboratory data.
O empirismo do cientista o levou a basear suas conclusões em dados extensivos de laboratório.
3. A method or approach based on practical experience rather than theoretical knowledge
Medical empiricism has advanced treatment methods through clinical trials.
O empirismo médico avançou os métodos de tratamento através de ensaios clínicos.