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Full Idea
Only God sees contingent truths a priori.
Gist of Idea
Only God sees contingent truths a priori
Source
Gottfried Leibniz (On Freedom [1689], p.95)
Book Ref
Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Essays', ed/tr. Arlew,R /Garber,D [Hackett 1989], p.95
A Reaction
This because everything is interconnected, and the whole picture must be seen to understand a contingent truth.
5039 | If non-existents are possible, their existence would replace what now exists, which cannot therefore be necessary [Leibniz] |
5040 | Necessary truths can be analysed into original truths; contingent truths are infinitely analysable [Leibniz] |
5041 | God does everything in a perfect way, and never acts contrary to reason [Leibniz] |
13159 | Only God sees contingent truths a priori [Leibniz] |