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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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Content 76% connected

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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Message 76% connected

Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.

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Substance 76% connected

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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Positivism 76% connected

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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Lurid 74% connected

Pale yellow; ghastly pale; wan; gloomy; dismal.

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Lurid 74% connected

Pale yellow; ghastly pale; wan; gloomy; dismal.

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Sensational 66% connected

Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.

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Sensational 66% connected

Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.

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Empiricism 92% connected

The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.

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Sensualism 92% connected

The condition or character of one who is sensual; subjection to sensual feelings and appetite; sensuality.

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