Synonyms

experientialism

American

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

noun

Epistemology.

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

Other Word Forms

Derived 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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