Sensationalism (Noun)
Meaning 1
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- The philosopher's emphasis on empirical evidence was rooted in sensationalism, which posited that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
- Critics argued that the philosopher's sensationalism led to a narrow focus on individual perceptions, neglecting the role of reason in shaping understanding.
- The philosopher's sensationalism was influenced by the ideas of John Locke, who argued that the mind is a tabula rasa, shaped solely by experience.
- Sensationalism, as a philosophical doctrine, emphasizes the role of sensory data in forming our understanding of the world, but neglects the importance of intuition and instinct.
- The philosopher's sensationalism was seen as a reaction against the prevailing rationalism of the time, which emphasized the role of reason in acquiring knowledge.
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Meaning 2
The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes.
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Meaning 4
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.