Sensationalism
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
Framework senses
- §1
- (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
- §2
- (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
- §3
- the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
- §4
- subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes