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Definition of scientific empiricism

1 : a philosophical movement that denies the existence of any ultimate differences in the sciences, strives for unified science through a synthesis of scientific methodologies, comprises in addition to logical positivists thinkers with similar objectives, and is distinguished from earlier empiricism mainly by emphasis upon the analysis of language

— called also unity of science movement

2 : the point of view or the theories advocated by scientific empiricism

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“Scientific empiricism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific%20empiricism. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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