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Single Idea 9155

[filed under theme 12. Knowledge Sources / A. A Priori Knowledge / 4. A Priori as Necessities ]

Full Idea

An a priori proof is a proof independent of experience.

Gist of Idea

An a priori proof is independent of experience

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (Primary Truths [1686])

Book Ref

Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Essays', ed/tr. Arlew,R /Garber,D [Hackett 1989], p.31

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A Reaction

Burge says Leibniz gave the first modern account of a priori knowledge. There may be no explicit reference to experience involved, but it would beg many questions to deny that implicit experience may be at the root of the proof.

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9155	An a priori proof is independent of experience [Leibniz]