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Sensationalism
The doctrine held by Condillac, and by some ascribed to Locke, that our ideas originate solely in sensation, and consist of sensations transformed; sensualism; -- opposed to intuitionalism, and rationalism.
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Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
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Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.
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That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in whic…
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A system of philosophy originated by M. Auguste Comte, which deals only with positives. It excludes from philosophy everything but the natural phenom…
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Pale yellow; ghastly pale; wan; gloomy; dismal.
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Pale yellow; ghastly pale; wan; gloomy; dismal.
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Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.
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Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.
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Synonym 2
The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.
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The condition or character of one who is sensual; subjection to sensual feelings and appetite; sensuality.
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