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derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
an empirical basis for an ethical theory
empirical laws
empirical data
an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known -
relying on medical quackery
empiric treatment
How To Use empiric In A Sentence
- It has often been pointed out that “Water is H2O” is a necessary truth, but it can only be justified empirically, that is, a posteriori. A Priori Justification and Knowledge
- Opposed to this is empirical knowledge, or that which is possible only a posteriori, that is, through experience. The Critique of Pure Reason
- [105] Empiricism ” that is, a posteriori investigations, based on actual facts and not a priori deductions from theories, or general laws, did good service before Froebel's time, and will do good service yet, Froebel notwithstanding. Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel
- One can conclude that the linkage is a rational interpretation, not contradicted by empirical evidence. Beckwith on ID
- Although the origins of the experimental child psychology are to be found in Germany, the new empirical and evolutionist child study was practiced mainly in the Anglo-Saxon world.
- As described in Section 1.6, the constructive empiricist argues that one can make sense of the observable/unobservable distinction, even if observation is theory-laden. Beyond the Voice
- Note 99: Rafael Muñoz Garrido, "Empiricos sanitarios españoles de los siglos XVI y XVII," Cuadernos de historia de la medicina española, Vol. 6, 1967, pp. 101 – 33, esp.p. 102. back Pestilence and Headcolds: Encountering Illness in Colonial Mexico
- In addition, the English word "metaphysical" is defined to mean something that is outside the realm of empirical verification. Antony Flew dies at 87
- Again, that's all nonempirical, so take it all accordingly. Gender differences: New findings, new paper
- A semiempirical downscaling approach for predicting regional temperature impacts associated with climatic change. Statistical downscaling approach and downscaling of AOGCM climate change projections