Which of the following best describes the doctrine of empiricism ?

Restoration and 18th Century 04/06/2020

A. All knowledge is derived from experience.
B. Human perceptions are constructed and reflect structures of political power.
C. The search for essential or ultimate principles of reality.
D. The sensory world is an illusion.

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