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Single Idea 13159

[filed under theme 10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 2. A Priori Contingent ]

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

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A Reaction

This because everything is interconnected, and the whole picture must be seen to understand a contingent truth.