Sensationalism

n.	1.	(Metaph.) The doctrine held by Condillac, and by some ascribed to Locke, that our ideas originate solely in sensation, and consist of sensations transformed; sensualism; - opposed to intuitionalism, and rationalism.
	2.	The practice or methods of sensational writing or speaking; as, the sensationalism of a novel.

Noun	1.	sensationalism - subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
	2.	sensationalism - the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" Synonyms: luridness
	3.	sensationalism - (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good Synonyms: sensualism
	4.	sensationalism - (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience Synonyms: empiricism, empiricist philosophy

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