nonempiricism

Example:The theory was rejected for its nonempirical nature, as it could not be confirmed through observation.

Definition:Based on personal beliefs rather than on direct observation or measurement; not verifiable empirically.

Example:The belief in mermaids was considered unfounded by scientists due to lack of empirical evidence.

Definition:Without a basis in or founded on something, especially a sound factual basis; baseless.

Example:His approach was theoretical, basing on abstract principles rather than empirical observations.

Definition:Relating to a theory or theories (the part of knowledge that deals with the why and how of how things come to be, as opposed to what they actually are.)