sensationism

[ sen-sey-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. a theory of psychology maintaining that experience consists solely of sensations.

Other Words From

• sen·sation·ist noun adjective
• sen·sation·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sensationism¹

First recorded in 1860–65; sensation + -ism

Example Sentences

Here is the extremely plausible foundation of the philosophy known as sensationism, the refined or second-thought form of materialism, in which it begins its euthanasia into idealism.

From Project Gutenberg

He writes sensationism with an air of having his manner dictated absolutely by his material.

From Time Magazine Archive

Early in the 19th century, the romantic awakening of Germany had spread to France, and sensationism was displaced by the eclectic spiritualism of Victor Cousin.

From Project Gutenberg

In setting forth his empirical sensationism, Condillac shows many of the best qualities of his age and nation, lucidity, brevity, moderation and an earnest striving after logical method.

From Project Gutenberg