What is another word for verificationism?
Pronunciation: [vˌɛɹɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃənˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Verificationism is the philosophical doctrine that holds that only statements that can be empirically verified or falsified have meaning. This theory gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among the logical positivists in the Vienna Circle. Some synonyms for verificationism include empiricism, logical positivism, verification theory, and verifiability criterion. These terms all refer to the idea that the meaning of statements can be established only through empirical observation or logical analysis. However, verificationism has been criticized for being too restrictive, as it cannot account for the meaning of statements that are not empirically verifiable but still have significance, such as ethical and aesthetic statements.
