empiricism

The principle that facts and evidence, rather than wishful thinking or blind acceptance, should guide beliefs and actions.

1 chapter across 1 book

Code of the Lifemaker (1983)James P. Hogan

2. THOU ART THY NEIGHBOR'S EQUAL. HELP THY NEIGHBOR, AND THY NEIGHBOR SHALL HELP THEE.

In this chapter, the Enlightener begins to internalize and propagate a new philosophy of mutual aid and universal compassion among the robeings, envisioning a society based on cooperation and understanding rather than violence. The human characters observe and discuss the process, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence over blind belief as the Enlightener records its thoughts on an ice slab.