See Also: sensationalism(medicine)
sensationalism(dictionary)
sensationalism(dictionary)

sensationalism (iou)



sensationalism noun. M19.
[from SENSATIONAL + -ISM.]
Philosophy. The doctrine or theory that knowledge is derived solely from the senses. Cf. EMPIRICISM 2, RATIONALISM 3. M19.
Use or exploitation of sensational material or style in journalism, political activism, the arts, etc., to stimulate public interest or excitement; such material. M19.
Philadelphia Inquirer Network TV..is dominated by..voyeuristic pandering, sensationalism, homage to violence.