Observationism: meaning, definitions and examples

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observationism

 

[ ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy

The philosophical doctrine that beliefs are justified by observation alone, without any need for theoretical considerations.

Synonyms

empiricism, phenomenalism, positivism

Examples of usage

  • Observationism asserts that knowledge can be attained solely through empirical observation.
  • According to observationism, scientific theories should be based strictly on observable facts.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A style or movement in art that emphasizes the accurate depiction of the visible world, often in meticulous detail.

Synonyms

naturalism, realism, representationalism

Examples of usage

  • The painting exhibited observationism in its precise rendering of light and shadow.
  • Artists practicing observationism strive to capture the essence of reality in their work.

Translations

Translations of the word "observationism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observacionismo

🇮🇳 अवलोकनवाद

🇩🇪 Observationismus

🇮🇩 observasionisme

🇺🇦 обсерваціонізм

🇵🇱 obserwacjonizm

🇯🇵 観察主義 (kansatsu shugi)

🇫🇷 observationnisme

🇪🇸 observacionismo

🇹🇷 gözlemcilik

🇰🇷 관찰주의 (gwanchaljuui)

🇸🇦 المراقبة

🇨🇿 observationismus

🇸🇰 observationizmus

🇨🇳 观察主义 (guānchá zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 opazovalizem

🇮🇸 athugunarsinna

🇰🇿 бақылаушылық

🇬🇪 დაკვირვებისიზმი

🇦🇿 müşahidəçilik

🇲🇽 observacionismo

Word origin

The term 'observationism' originated in the 19th century, combining the words 'observation' and the suffix '-ism' to denote a philosophical or artistic stance. In philosophy, it became associated with the empiricist and positivist movements, while in art, it referred to a focus on realistic representation. The concept of observationism continues to influence discussions on epistemology and aesthetics.