experimentalism

Definitions of experimentalism

1. noun

   an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
   type of:

   empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism

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

   an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation
   “the children of psychologists are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism”

   type of:

   orientation

   an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs