EXPERIMENTALISM
experimentalism
(noun) an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
experimentalism
(noun) an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; “the children of psychologists are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
experimentalism (usually uncountable, plural experimentalisms)
An experimental practice or tendency, especially in the arts
(philosophy) An empirical or pragmatic approach which emphasizes the importance of experimentation
Source: Wiktionary