subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation
[ Syn: luridness ]
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
[ Syn: sensualism ]
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
[ Syn: empiricism , empiricist philosophy ]