SENSATIONALISM

empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism

(noun) (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

sensualism, sensationalism

(noun) (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

sensationalism, luridness

(noun) the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; “the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”

sensationalism

(noun) subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Noun

sensationalism (countable and uncountable, plural sensationalisms)

The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.

(philosophy) A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.

Synonyms

• (epistemic doctrine): sensualism

Antonyms

• antisensationalism

Source: Wiktionary

---

Sen*sa"tion*al*ism, n.

1. (Metaph.)

Definition: 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.

2. The practice or methods of sensational writing or speaking; as, the sensationalism of a novel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins