scientific empiricism

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the philosophy that there are no real differences between the sciences.

the theory that all sciences are ultimately based on experience and observation.

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And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
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Their three-day scientific outing was paid for by Epstein and was big success.
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She wanted to know what happened over five years, or even 10, but the scientific literature had little to offer.
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By the late 1600s, chemists and herbalists had begun to concoct their own scientific mixtures for curing the hangover.
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All that scientific bric-a-brac in the cupboard had far better be thrown away.
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They are raised on the strictest scientific principles and yield me the greater part of my income.
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