n (philosophy) A
doctrine which holds that the
only or, at least, the most
reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially
perception by means of the
physical senses. (Often contrasted with
rationalism.)
[Dictionary of Philosophy, w:Dagobert D. Runes|Dagobert D. Runes (ed.), Philosophical Library, 1962. See: "Empiricism" by Morris T. Keeton, p. 89 which explains 9 philosophical senses of "empiricism."][The Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Paul Edwards (ed.), Macmillan, 1967. See: "Empiricism" by D. W. Hamlyn, vol. 2, pp. 499-505.]