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experientialism

American  
[ik-speer-ee-en-shuh-liz-uhm] / ɪkˌspɪər iˈɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm /

noun

Epistemology.

  1. any doctrine or theory that maintains that personal experience is the only or the principal basis of knowledge.

Other Word Forms

  • experientialist noun
  • experientialistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of experientialism

First recorded in 1860–65; experiential + -ism

Example Sentences

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“The big change to what I call experientialism is more about finding happiness and status in experiences instead.”

From The Guardian • May 13, 2017

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