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Experimentalism is the philosophical belief that the way to truth is through experiments and empiricism.[1] It is also associated with instrumentalism,[2] the belief that truth should be evaluated based upon its demonstrated usefulness. Experimentalism is considered a theory of knowledge that emphasizes direct action and scientific control as well as methods and consequences.[3]
- ^ "Experimentalism". Your Dictionary. LoveToKnow Corporation. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ Lachs, John; Talisse, Robert B. (2008). American Philosophy: An Encyclopedia. Oxon: Routledge. p. 402. ISBN 978-1-135-94887-0.
- ^ Bunnin, Nicholas; Yu, Jiyuan (2004). The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing. p. 240. ISBN 1405106794.