nnoun.cognition(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experienceTopic:philosophy
Synset:empiricist philosophy sensationalism
Derivationally Related Form:empiricist
Hypernyms:philosophical doctrine philosophical theory
Inherited Hypernyms:empiricismphilosophical doctrinedoctrinebeliefcontentcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:British empiricismexperimentalismlogical positivismpositivism
Full Hyponyms:british empiricismcomtismexperimentalismpositivism
nnoun.actthe application of empirical methods in any art or scienceDerivationally Related Form:empiricempirical
Hypernyms:investigating investigation
Inherited Hypernyms:empiricisminvestigationworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actmedical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findingsSynset:quackery
Derivationally Related Form:empiricempiricalquack
Hypernyms:medical practice
Inherited Hypernyms:quackerymedical practicepracticeuseactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity