1. Plural of empiricism; philosophical doctrines or practices that emphasize experience and observation as the primary sources of knowledge rather than theory or reason alone.
Usage: Usually used in academic or philosophical contexts; Refers to multiple schools of thought or instances of empiricist philosophy
2. Plural of empiricism; reliance on practical experience and experimentation rather than theory in medicine, science, or other fields.
Usage: Can refer to practical, evidence-based approaches in professional contexts

Examples

• Different empiricisms have shaped the development of modern science.
• The competing empiricisms of the 18th century philosophers influenced how we understand knowledge today.
• Medical empiricisms prioritize clinical evidence over untested theories.
• Various empiricisms in psychology emphasize behavioral observation and measurement.
• The empiricisms of Locke and Hume remain central to epistemology courses.
• Contemporary empiricisms in education focus on data-driven teaching methods.