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PDU3701
ASSIGNMENT 3


DUE DATE: 10 JULY 2023




SEMESTER 1 2023

, ASSIGNMENT 03: Assignment (PARAGRAPH TYPE QUESTIONS)
DUE DATE: 10 JULY 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER:89954


Empiricism


Empiricism can be defined as the philosophy of experience. It asserts that our
knowledge is derived solely from personal experiences through our senses, such
as sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. Empiricism focuses on practicality and
disregards unverifiable concepts. According to this philosophy, teaching and
learning are only meaningful in subjects that provide tangible knowledge, such as
mathematics, the sciences (biology, physics, chemistry), and engineering.



Empiricism suggests that all ideas originate from experience and are applicable to
things that can be directly observed. It argues that knowledge is primarily based
on experience and emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence. The theory
of meaning associated with empiricism asserts that the meaning of concepts and
words is derived from experience. However, defining experience itself can be
challenging, as it encompasses various aspects, including aesthetic, religious,
moral, and sensory dimensions. Empiricists primarily focus on experiences that
arise from the stimulation of the five senses.



Nevertheless, empiricism recognizes that experience is not the sole source of
knowledge. It assumes a hierarchical structure where higher levels of knowledge
build upon lower levels, with the lowest level directly stemming from experience.



In the context of education, empiricism can help us:



 Enhance clarity and critical thinking abilities
 Express ourselves precisely and accurately
 Identify false statements or claims
 Understand the functioning of the physical world
 Test the validity of certain assertions
 Learn from our experiences
 Foster honesty

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